Read through Appendix A, Declaration of Independence at: https://openstax.org/books/us-history/pages/a-the-declaration-of-independenceLinks to an external site. The first section/paragraph of the Declaration of Independence articulates grievances committed by Parliament. was influenced by the Enlightenment and articulates man’s natural rights. issues a statement on equality: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal . . . “
