what are the 4 parts of declaration of independence?

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Answer 1

gentleroger is correct about the substance of each piece, but more often the first part is divided into
1) introduction (first sentence), leading into:
2) preamble = summary of justification (based on theory of government and human rights)

Then
3) the body specifies the 'particulars'
a) indictment -- list of abuses of the king
b) denunciation of Parliament for not responding when they complained about these abuses before

4) conclusion - actually declaring independence, on the basis of the argument just made -- followed by a solemn pledge/oath of those who will sign

This is how those who speak of FOUR parts generally divide it.

For what it's worth, you could simply divide it into THREE sections -- preamble, indictment (body), conclusion. Others make a firmer division between the two parts of the body (3a and b above) and say it has FIVE parts. (I rather like seeing three main pieces, each with two sections - intro + preamble, indictment + denunciation, declaration + pledge.)

Answer 2

"Of the four sections of the Declaration of Independence, the first (a preamble) announces the purpose of the document[em_dash]to proclaim independence and to justify the Revolution. The second puts forward a general philosophy of government and a theory of just revolution. The third is a bill of particulars against the rule of George III, while the fourth contains the formal announcement of independence and its legal implications. There is perhaps no clearer or more central statement of the philosophy of America's founding than that contained in the Declaration of Independence."

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Answer 3

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There are actually 5 - Introduction the Preamble the Indictment of George III the Denunciation of the British people the Conclusion Introduction is sometimes overlooked and people jump strait to the Preamble.

Answer 4

~Why not really ace the test and correct your teacher.

Independence was declared by the Second Continental Congress on July 2, 1776, by passage of the Lee Resolution which reads in its entirety as follows:

"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.

That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances.

That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation. "

If you want to go with the other one, there are, counting the signature section, six parts.

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