How the Declaration of Independence Justified Rebellion Against Britain
- Right to Resist Oppression: Governments derive power from consent of the governed; people may alter or abolish a government violating unalienable rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness).
- Specific Grievances: Lists repeated injuries by King and Parliament, providing concrete justification.
- Inspiration: Eloquent phrases ("all men are created equal") rallied colonists.
- Formal Break: Declared the thirteen colonies independent from the British Crown.
- International Support: Gained sympathy and crucial aid from France.
- Enduring Legacy: Symbol of freedom, inspiring later movements worldwide.
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