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Preamble

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  • purpose: introduction of why the declaration was being written
  • content: explains why Congress is formally separating from the king
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Declaration of Rights

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  • purpose: describes how a government should treat the citizens
  • content: men are equal in Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness
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List of Grievances

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  • purpose: feelings about King George III

- content: detailed list of charges against the King

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Resolution of Independence

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  • purpose: declare colonies free and independent of the crown
  • content: colonists wanted to preserve peace but force to declare independence

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