The Declaration of Independence, 1776
1. Democratic Principles:
The American people wanted a government that was made up of men. They wanted to give these men the right to alter or abolish a government if it becomes corrupt. They may also institute a new government based on moral principles to ensure the countries security. They wanted to acknowledge the fact that all men are created equal.
2.Grievances:
The American people felt that their history under the King was one of tyranny. The King would refuse to pass laws for large districts, unless they agreed to give up their representation in the legislature. He had dissolved representative houses due to their opposition. He has neglected to elect other officials. He has discouraged people to migrate to America. He has kept standing armies around in times of peace. He has failed to acknowledge American laws like cutting off trade, imposing taxes without consent, depriving citizens of trial by jury. He has gone to war against Americans.
3. Conclusion:
After reading the long list of grievances that the King inflicted on Americans, it is not surprising that they wanted freedom and independence. The colonists felt that what the King did to them was wrong and that they had a right to be "free and independent states."In order for them to be free and independent they needed to disregard all allegiance to the British crown and dissolve all political connection to them. By doing this they were able to establish their own system based on the democratic principles they had hoped for as listed in the introduction.
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