The Declaration of Independence was written for several key reasons:
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Freedom from Britain: The American colonies wanted to be free from British rule because they felt the government was treating them unfairly.
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No Representation: The colonists were upset about "taxation without representation." They were being taxed by the British government but had no say in it.
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Natural Rights: The writers believed that everyone has basic rights, like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and these rights were not being protected.
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List of Grievances: The Declaration also listed the specific problems they had with King George III and British policies, pointing out how they ignored the colonies’ rights.
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A New Nation: By declaring independence, the colonies felt they could create their own government that would better represent their interests and protect their rights.
In short, the Declaration was a way for the colonies to explain why they wanted to break away from Britain and start their own country.