1. Democratic Principles
- The Declaration of Independence expresses the idea that the power of government is derived from the people. These people have unalienable rights, which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Declaration goes on to say that if the government violates these rights, the people have the right to change it or institute a whole new government.
2. Grievances:- Many grievances are listed in the Declaration, all of which are directed to the King of England. He imposed taxes on the colonies without their consent. He deprived the colonists trial by jury. He cut off the colonies' trade with other parts of the world. He took away the colonies' original charters, and fundamentally altered their governments. He passed laws that prevented migration to the Colonies and thus prevented the population of the states. He quartered large amounts of armed soldiers among the colonists.
3. Conclusion:
- Signers from all 13 colonies came together as a congress to sign the Declaration. They stated that the colonies are free and independent states, completely removed from all allegiance to the British throne. Thus, they have the full power to declare war or peace, make alliances, and do other things that independent states do. No longer are they under the jurisdiction and control of Britain.
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