The Declaration of Independence states that all men are equal and that they have certain unalienable rights that were given to them by their Creator. These rights would include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Declaration also states that it is the right of the people to abolish or get rid of a government that is believed to be corrupt and to institute a new government. The colonies were said to be free and independent and to be ruled by the people with representation for all.
2. Grievances
The king has refused to laws that would be necessary and good for the public.
The king has created new offices and sends a large amount of officers to the colonies to harass the colonists and eat their food.
British armies are standing armies in a time of peace that the colonists did not agree with allowing them to be there.
The colonies were cut off from trading with all parts of the world because the king ignored the colonists' Constitution and laws.
Britain did not allow laws establishing judiciary powers.
The king dissolved numerous representative houses for disagreeing with his acts and laws.
3. Conclusion
The colonists repeatedly apposed and petitioned against the acts and taxes that were set upon them, but Britain ignored their requests and gave out more taxes. Britain was warned many times of the consequences for extending unwarranted jurisdiction over the colonies. Britain never listened and the colonies have no choice but to split. The Declaration declares that the United Colonies are free and independent states that have no allegiance with the British Crown and all political connection with Britain is dissolved. The colonies have the right to govern themselves.
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