Declaration of Independence- Liberty Stands

When in the course of human events
It becomes critical to dissolve political bands
Let it be under God that one commits
To form a nation where the flag of liberty stands

There to proclaim among the powers of earth
Man's separate and equal station
As God entitles all to rise in worth
With unalienable rights as a people, as a nation

Let them, first, submit all facts candidly
Listing how they've suffered from tyranny
Proving what was done underhandedly
Lest their cause be but mutiny

This being said, In the chambers of Congress
Twelve voted yea, and one abstained
And America resolved with confidence
That independence must be obtained

For colonies are and ought to be
Free and independent states
With each citizen pursuing happily
What self government, within laws, dictates

Thus, they pledged their lives, their treasure
To fight for liberty to this end
For the highest rights man can measure
Founded upon the laws God commands

[Verse 1] When in the Course of human events It becomes critical to dissolve political bands Let it be under God that one commits To form a nation where the flag of liberty stands There to proclaim among the powers of earth Man's separate and equal station As God entitles all to rise in worth With unalienable rights as a people, as a nation [Pre-Chorus] Let them, first, submit all facts candidly Listing how they've suffered from tyranny Proving what was done underhandedly Lest their cause be but mutiny [Chorus] Free and independent states Free and independent states We rise in worth Free and independent states Free and independent states By God and law we stand [Verse 2] This being said, In the chambers of Congress Twelve voted yay, and one abstained And America resolved with confidence That independence must be obtained For colonies are and ought to be Free and independent states With each citizen pursuing happily What self government, within laws, dictates [Bridge] Thus, they pledged their lives, their treasure To fight for liberty to this end For the highest rights man can measure Founded upon the laws God commands [Final Chorus] Free and independent states Free and independent states We rise in worth Free and independent states Free and independent states By God and law we stand

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Which colony did not vote?  New York abstained due to lack of authorization from its provincial congress.

John Adams played a critical part: Drafting Key Documents: He was instrumental in drafting the Declaration of Independence and the Plan of Treaties, which laid the groundwork for American foreign policy

What sacrifices did these men make?

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