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Preamble
announced the reasons for the document; defined why it was writing and its purpose
The right of the people to control the goverment
John Locke's inalienable rights - life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; a government's power comes from the consent of the governed
The tyrannical acts of the British king
listed unfair acts of the British King (27 grievances; used strong verbs) the anger shifted from the parliament to the king (king Geroge III)
Efforts to avoid seperation
1775 Olive Branch Petition (rejected by the King); a list of actions to rectify, remedy the situation
colonies declared independent and free
wanted independence because they felt they had no other choice; wanted the ability to wage war and agree to peace, to make alliances with other nations, to set up an economy, make laws, and seek membership in world organizations
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