The signers of the Declaration of Independence were not afraid of what would come because they knew that their grievances were legitimate. They presented valid facts of why they should separate and declare their own independence. They noted that they would be ready for a longer struggle if they did not yield
The Declaration of Independence document is written with a implicit idea of fight agains anyone who won't respect our freedom. So, the way and style is written is enough to make that point. Also, taking care off not me that direct, all inside diplomatic ways.
