Summary of:
1. Democratic principles:
There are certain rights given to all people upon birth and no one; no king, parent, government, or leader, can take them away. The people have a lot of say in this new government, and help elect officials and leaders. And if these rulers and politicians do not help the people, they will be removed from office and replaced in order to ensure security and equality for the people.
2.List a handful of grievances:
King George was accused of negatively affecting the rights of the people, not allowing elections for new or different officials, and made the officials in government submit to his will and not let their idividual opinions stray from his. He has also passed different acts, and infringed on the rights of his people without their consent, kept armies and troops even in times of peace, and so many other grievances that hurt the colonists.
3. The conclusion:
The colonists signed this document declaring that they are no longer colonies of Britian, but rather "free and independent states." They would get along with Britain when needed such as times of peace, but were ready to stand up for themselves and fight the British in war. This document also declares that the cut of ties from Britain, no longer a colony or territory, but a free state that could form their own government, laws, and make their own actions as an independent country, officially establishing the United States of America.
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