During the course of history, it is sometimes necessary for
people to separate themselves from a political power a form a new government.
When this occurs, it seems fair that they should state why they are separating themselves.
The following statements are true and self-validating, that
all men are instilled with, by their Creator, with the rights to life, freedom,
and the search for happiness. Governments must be formed to grant these rights,
but only if they get their power from consent of the people. When a Government
takes away these rights, the people are allowed to change or abolish such a
political power. Previous experiences show that people are more likely to
endure trials than to be brave and rebel against oppressive powers. It is these
people's duty to rebel against such a government and create a new one to guard
their rights. This is the fate of these American colonies. The present King of
Great Britain is guilty of numerous crimes against our rights, so let this fact
be made known, the King is an awful leader.
From this we have petition on meager terms for our burden to
be lightened, but for our kind request we were given more harm.
We have also tried reasoning with our British cousins,
giving them well-founded reasons for our actions. However, like their king,
they do not listen to us. We must therefore count them as enemies in war.
The Representatives of the United States of America, us,
declare that we are official free from the tyranny of Britain and dissolve any
political bonds between them. They and we are now free to declare war on us or
them, make peace or alliances with us or them or establish trade connections.
We now promise our lives, livelihoods, and our honor to this cause.
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