The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson states the reasons the Colonists sought independence. The declaration opens with a preamble that states the essentiality of why the colonies had to overthrow their ruler and become their own independent nation due to oppression. It then goes to explain all men are equal and have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are some that the government has no hold over and should never impose on. If these rights are violated by the government however, it is the people’s duty to be rid of them and establish a new government who will abide to those standards. The Constitution then goes onto claim that the King and Parliament are guilty of downright obliteration of American life and property by their refusal to protect the colonies' borders, claiming American ships at sea, and their intent to hire foreign armed forces to fight against the colonists. After numerous peaceful attempts to resolve their differences with Britain, the colonies felt no choice but to declare their independence as a separate nation.
I agree with what the constitution declares. The Northern American Colonies were being severely and unjustly oppressed by Britain. In relation to Paine’s Common Sense, Britain truly does allude to an unfit mother. The mother country essentially abused the colonist denying them of general self-rights. When oppressed and afflicted, the colonies had, in my opinion, the correct initial response. They calmly attempted resolute conflicts with the British. However, when those numerous attempts miserably failed, the colonists were brave in taking initiative and declaring their independence as a separate nation.
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