Declaration Of Independence

This document summarizes the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence against King George III. In 3 sentences: The document lists numerous ways in which King George III has overreached and abused his power over the American colonies, including refusing to pass important laws, dissolving representative bodies, keeping standing armies, imposing taxes without consent, and asserting absolute authority over the colonies. These abuses establish a history of repeated injuries that make it necessary for the colonies to declare independence and institute a new government. The document is a draft of the Declaration of Independence outlining the causes for separating from Britain and instituting an independent government.