This document was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and included a statement notifying the king that the colonies were no longer under British rule.

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Declaration of Independence
Proclamation of 1763
Stamp Act of 1765

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Declaration of Independence

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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the colonies?
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July 23, 1777
July 4, 1776
August 19, 1769

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July 4, 1776

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The preamble
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lists the complaints of the colonists
states the philosophy and purpose
is the last part that has a statement about independence

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states the philosophy and purpose.

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The declaration
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is the 1st part of the Declaration of Independence
is the 2nd part of the Declaration of Independence
is the 3rd part of the Declaration of Independence

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is the 2nd part of the Declaration of Independence.

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The grievances
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lists complaints from the colonists
lists the signers
list the 13 colonies

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lists complaints from the colonists.