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3.3 The Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Source: The Declaration of Independence is a statement approved by representatives of the 13 colonies. The
representatives, called the Continental Congress, met in Philadelphia. The Declaration was adopted on July 4,
1776.(Figure 3.3
FIGURE 3.3
Declaration of IndependenceThe history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated abuses intended to establish tyranny over
the colonies. To prove this, let facts be submitted:
(1 & 2) He has refused to pass, and forbidden his governors to pass, important and necessary laws.
(3 & 4) He has insisted that certain large districts give up their right to representation; in other districts, he has
insisted that the legislature meet in uncomfortable, and distant places, so that they won’t oppose him.
(5 & 6) He has broken up certain legislatures that opposed him, and refused to let others be elected.