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Every citizen of the United States should know the Declaration of Independence because it is a foundation of our country. It says that we have the power to change our government and how they act with unity. The tyrant, King George, did not allow his people to question their government and if they did they were to be injured. This document gives us the right to question our government and overthrow any power we do not see fit. The Declaration of Independence gives us the right to abolish any and all unjust acts as long as we unite and declare our situation.

The Declaration of Independence tells us of three rights that are given to all human beings by God. These rights are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The first right of Life, means exactly what it is. Every citizen should be able to live and not have to worry about their life being taken away. Liberty means that justice should always be served and that our rights and freedoms should be protected. The Pursuit of Happiness means that all citizens should be able to do whatever they want to obtain happiness. These three rights were the cornerstone that rights were built upon in the following years.

Aside from making us more informed about choosing leaders, the Declaration also states the rights we are naturally born with. If you are an American citizen, clearly, you should know your rights. Everyone is born with certain rights that can never be taken away. If they are, that redirects from the Declaration and does not follow the land of the law. If you do not know the Declaration of Independence then you will not know if you are getting all of the advantages of being an American.

By knowing your rights, you are at an advantage to someone who does not. This knowledge protects you secured rights and lets you know if you are being treated unfairly. What you are entitled to is clear and helps you protect these entitlements. It keeps citizens from being mistreated and helps to keep America on its feet.

The Declaration of Independence should be known by Americans inside and out. Knowing the Declaration could prevent a faulty government from gaining power or another country trying to overpower our's. Feeling a little more patriotic could also be a result of knowing the Declaration. Thanks to Britain's unjustly ruling and our forefather's determination and rebellion, we are all free. Americans should never take their freedom for granted, they should feel thankful for it.