<span>The reason outlined by Jefferson in the second paragraph
behind the separation of colonies from Britain was the violation of certain
rights like the pursuit of happiness, right to life and liberty. These rights
were never given importance by the British Empire and this led to the revolt by
the colonists. As per Jefferson the government failed to protect these rights
for the people and hence the colonists had the full right to overthrow the tyrannically
British government and create a government of their own. </span>
Answer: What powers did states have under the Articles of confederation? Each state held ''its Sovereignty, freedom and independence and every power, Jurisdiction and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United states, in congress assembled'' the congress the primary organ of the new national government only had the power to declare war, appoint military.
Explanation:
Answer: Yes, Benjamin Franklin did sign the <em>Declaration of Independence.</em>
Independence from the British rule.
