The colonists had tried to have non-violent protests and petitions against Great Britain but to no avail, the King only responded with cruel and harsh feedback.
Until this declaration, colonists protested King George III's abuses through nonviolent means such as petitions. Each request for peaceful negotiations was met with neglect and more abuse. Furthermore, colonists attempted to seek assistance from Parliament and other British citizens.
The colonies are now publishing and declaring their right to be an independent party from Britain, that all political ties between the two should be severed, and that the independent states have the right to wage war, conclude peace treaties, form alliances, and establish commerce, among other things.
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