Summary of The Declaration

In some cases, it becomes neccessary for people to break away from oppression. The suffering of these thirteen colonies must end, and everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Under the rule of the king, the American people had no freedom, and they are being treated unfairly. We have tried to tell the British of the mistakes they are doing, but they don't listen. We, the people who represent the United States, break away from Great Britain, and we swear to follow and defend this declaration.