Once upon a time in America, a tyrant ruled – King George III, who was completely rejected by Congress. This rejection was immortalized in the Declaration of Independence, a groundbreaking political document claiming ‘unalienable’ rights for the people. These rights took precedence over any monarchy, empowering the American colonists to alter or abolish oppressive governance, namely British rule. The concept of the people’s rights marked a pivotal moment in establishing democratic principles in the United States.
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