Part A and Part B Declaration of Independence & Preamble The Declaration of Independence was written in response to grievances the American colonists experienced at the hands of the British. As a result, many American democratic values focus on founding principles such as rights and freedoms. Reread the excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble provided in Task 1. How do these seminal documents reflect American democratic values? Cite the section of the text that illustrates each principle provided, and list as many ways that are applicable. Note that the text might not address all of the principles listed.

Founding Principles

equality

liberty

self-government

Declaration of Independence

Preamble​