How did the authors and signers of the Declaration of Independence justify their action?

The people who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence believed they were justified in so. The believed the King of England had abused his power and had violated their rights. They believed the King was unwilling to listen to their numerous concerns.
The Declaration of Independence states that the role of a government is to protect the rights of the people. They believed all people have certain rights. These rights include the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These rights can’t be taken away or given up. They believed that when a government stops protecting the people’s rights, the people have no choice but to replace that government. Since the people who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence believed that the King and the British government were no longer protecting their rights, the colonists had to declare their independence from Great Britain. Therefore, the colonists were justified in declaring their independence from Great Britain.
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