Use this excerpt for the Declaration of independence
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“We hold these truths to be self-evident [crystal clear], that all men are created equal and that they are endowed [awarded] by their Creator [a god] with certain unalienable [essential] Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted [created] among Men, deriving [getting] their just [proper, or justified] from the consent of the governed,--
Such has been the patient sufferance [burden] of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains [forces] them to alter [change] their former Systems of Government. The history of the present [current] King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations [taking power or property by force], all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny [abuse of power] over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid [honest] world… "

In your own words, explain what the congress is saying in these sections of the Declaration of Independence

Congress is saying that we are all equal, and no one is better than anyone. It also is kinda saying if you mess up we are going to punish you but with a just punishment.

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24holmesselmh 24holmesselmh · Answer 2 · 2022-05-03T20:00:23+02:00

Answer:

That all males are created equal.

Explanation:

In the excerpt of the Declaration of Independence, congress is saying that they declare that the 13 colonies will no longer be British colonies. They say that since all men are created equal, then why should they pay heavy taxes to the British? They say that their God has given them rights such as the pursuit of happiness, life, and liberty, and since they have these rights, then they have to right to become their own nation.

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