LAD #3: Declaration of Independence

1. In the Declaration of Independence, the Democratic Principles Section clearly dictates that a government exists solely to the overall happiness and rights of the people and derives its power from those it governs. If a series of actions by the governmental body infringes upon an individuals unalienable rights for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, then the people of that nation thus have a right to abolish the current regime in cohesion of one which will undoubtedly provide those liberties. As this reality held true during colonial times under the tyrannical rule of King George, then the American Revolution is undoubtedly justifiable.

2. Acting as justification for a revolt, the List of Grievances clearly exemplifies numerous occasions in which the King acted unjustly against the populations residing in his colonial possessions. An example of one such crime against an individuals liberties is his dissolution of colonial assemblies, thus removing the colonists' rights toward representation and self-government. Too, the King, when he stationed his redcoat armies throughout the American colonies during times of peace, of who gained numerous rights such as being free of trial and being permitted to stay in private homes, ignored the rights of those assemblies. Finally, the King is charged with burning towns, ravaging the coasts, and was also charged with terminating many colonial charters and legislations.

3. In conclusion, the Declaration of Independence states that, in their failure to find peace with their British opponents, who have time and time again turned their backs on justice and liberty, in order to create "free and independent states" they must first break away from the oppression that Britain has placed upon them. In doing so, the United States of America, in being now its own individual country, reserves the rights to declare war, make peace, create alliances, and establish commerce with foreign nations. Ultimately, the conclusion of this patriotic and wonderful document states that America is both declaring independence from and war on Britain as a liberated, unified nation.