Social Studies (Declaration Of Independence)

Declaration Of Natural Rights

The Declaration Of Natural Rights declares that all men are created equal. It also states that all men have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The colonies started a government. The role of their government was to protect the people's rights. If the government failed to protect their rights the citizens were able to overthrow the government and start a new one.

List Of Grievances

The List Of Grievances was a list of complaints against the King and England. The purpose of this was to prove that Britain had indeed violated the rights of the colonists. Some main ideas that helped pushed this subject are that the British government allowed the colonists no say in determining laws and taxes. Another idea is that King George, the King at this time, showed little or no concern for the colonists.

Preamble

The Preamble, also known as the Introduction, is the beginning to the Declaration Of Independence. The purpose of the Preamble is to state why the Declaration Of Independence was written. The document explains the reasons that impel the colonists to separate from Great Britain.

Resolution Of Independence

The Resolution Of Independence, also known as the conclusion, ends the Declaration Of Independence. The purpose of the final part is to provide a ringing statement announcing the creation of a new nation. Some powers a free and independent states are that they are able to wage war and make peace, make alliances, and trade.