Declaration of Independence

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Introduction

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Preamble of the Declaration

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Purpose of Government

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Secure natural rights

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Grievances

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Complaints against King George III

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Taxation without Representation

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Key grievance in the Declaration

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Abuses of Power

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Examples of British tyranny

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Attempts at Redress

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Colonists' efforts to resolve issues

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Declaration of Independence

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Colonies' separation from Britain

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Signers

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56 delegates from 13 colonies

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Date of Adoption

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July 4, 1776

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Self-Evident Truths

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All men are created equal