Why was signing the declaration of independence a decision that, if things turned out wrong, could be fatal?

How did the enlightenment change attitudes about existing political systems

How might the first nations have reacted when they saw that the europeans were moving onto their lands and disrupting their way of life? (this was when the europeans came to canada and tried to claim land to themselves)

Are first amendment rights guaranteed in every situation? a. yes, because protecting civil liberties was one of the most important values to the founders of this country b. no, because sometimes the government limits individual freedoms for the benefit of the public as a whole. c. no, because people have to earn their first amendment rights by behaving in a responsible way. d. yes, because the first amendment is part of the constitution, which is the basis for all law and government.