4 Jul 1776 Jahr - Declaration of Independence

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[1776]

2nd Continental Congress

Britain rejected Olive Branch Petition -> call for independence

Wrote by Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and two more

Asserted that
- all people are born equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- gov's purpose is to protect those rights
- if gov tries to take those rights away, the people have the right to form a new government
- listed out grievances against the king for violating the agreement btwn the Americans and the British crown
- declared independence from Britain!

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