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Declaration's Core Arguments
- The Declaration of Independence lists grievances against King George III.
- It asserts the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Government's Role
- Governments derive power from the consent of the governed.
- People have a right to alter or abolish oppressive governments.
Failed Reconciliation Attempts
- The colonists petitioned for redress, but their pleas were ignored.
- This disregard for their concerns solidified the decision for separation.