3 Questions
What is the purpose of governments according to the text?
To secure unalienable rights
What is the reason for the colonies' desire to alter their former systems of government?
They have suffered patiently but need change
What gives the people the right to change a government according to the text?
A long train of abuses and usurpations
Study Notes
- The text is a declaration of independence from a political entity.
- The people have the right to dissolve political bonds and assume equal power.
- Governments are created to secure unalienable rights.
- If a government becomes destructive, the people have the right to change it.
- Governments should not be changed for light or transient causes.
- A long train of abuses and usurpations can justify throwing off a government.
- The colonies have suffered patiently but must alter their former systems of government.
- The present King of Great Britain has repeatedly injured and usurped power over the states.
- The document will provide facts to prove the king's establishment of absolute tyranny.
- The people will provide new guards for their future security.
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