1. We solemnly declare with the kindness and power of these colonies that these joint colonies have since become, and should be, free and independent United States, and they have released all their subordinate relations with the British king, and all their political ties with the United Kingdom should be completely abolished.

2. All men are born equal, and they are endowed with inherent inalienable rights by the creator. Among them is the freedom of life and the right to pursue happiness. -

-Thinking from the Declaration of Independence:

1 What progress was reflected under the historical conditions at that time? What are its limitations?

progressiveness: Declaration of Independence: announcing the birth of the United States; For the first time, the principle of democracy and state was announced in the form of a political platform; It is the "first declaration of human rights" in the world;

Limitations: But it recognizes slavery, and only a few people have the right to participate in politics.