Up until this declaration, colonists have used non-violent means, such as petitions, to protest the abuses of King George III. Each attempt to request peaceful negotiations was met by neglect and more abuse. Additionally, colonists tried to appeal to Parliament and other British citizens for help.
Up until this declaration, colonists have used non-violent means, such as petitions, to protest the abuses of King George III. Each attempt to request peaceful negotiations was met by neglect and more abuse. Additionally, colonists tried to appeal to Parliament and other British citizens for help.
