The Declaration of Independence was like a declaration of war, stating that they want to have their own free nation and do whatever it takes. The British responded with war, because they didn't think they needed to change their laws. Great Britain had owned all the colonies, and the patriots were requesting to get their own nation.
So overall, the British own all 13 colonies, but the patriots don't WANT that, so the British responded with: War because: They wanted to keep the colonies.
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The Declaration of Independence declared the 13 British colonies on the east coast of America independent. The colonies were free as of July 4, 1776.
deprived americans of their natural rights
he Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed for many reasons. These governments were meant to stand up against the British.