Question 3

Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, which is a primary source:

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

Now write a three-sentence summary of the excerpt.

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The excerpt from the Declaration of Independence declares that the United Colonies are and should be free and independent states, absolving them from allegiance to the British Crown and effectively ending all political ties with Great Britain. It states that as independent states, they have the power to wage war, make peace, form alliances, establish commerce, and undertake any other actions that independent states have the right to do. The signatories of the Declaration pledge their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to support this declaration.