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;
• They are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and
• All political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved;
• 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.

• Our Lives,
• Our Fortunes and
• Our sacred Honor.

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