During the mid 1700's, the thirteen colonies of British controlled America were separated between two kinds of citizens: The loyalists, who were loyal to the crown and England and; the patriots (ie. British separatists), who opposed the kings rules. The thirteen colonies realized that imperial control was not at their best interests. Their fundamental rights and privileges, as British subjects, were not being recognized by the king because they were not considered an equal group. In response, the declaration of independence (a list of the king's misdeeds and obligations and rights of people) was written and presented to congress. This marked the day where the thirteen colonies became officially independent from Britain. This is what they believed was best for their nation, and were going to fight for at any expense.
The thirteen colonies were justified to separate from Britain because the British government did not meet the needs of these people. It was evident that there was a long line of abuse and corruption, where the laws necessary for common good were unable to be set out, because governors were forbidden to do so. People were unable to voice their opinion, for example, one was not able to question the government openly, when taxes increased. Citizens were not part of the decision process and anyone who questioned the government was revoked from power. Therefore, it is their right, according to their beliefs, to "throw off such a government and provide new guards for their future security". .
Another reason the thirteen colonies were justified to separate from Britain because they wanted control of their own autonomy. To be interconnected through an ideal government, this would satisfy the needs of all Patriots. Many boycotted decisions made by the king such as obstructing the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. It was apparent that they development of their own rights and freedoms, along with fixing the problems the colonies were currently facing, without having to consult the king.
