Rajiv Raghavan
Mr. DeCarlo
18 September 2006
AP American

Summary of Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence begins with a preamble that explains why the colonists had to overthrow their government. Next, the Declaration outlines man’s unalienable, “Natural Rights”. These rights include “Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness’. It is also stated that if a government does not provide these rights, that it is the duty of the people to overthrow said government. In the Declaration, King George III is guilty of 27 abuses, which lead to the Revolutionary War. It is also explained that the colonists tried to peacefully settle their claims, but were ignored. In the closing parts, the new nation is christened “The United States of America”, and the document states that this great nation will be able to conduct foreign and domestic affairs as any other nation of the world.