it is the 5th part of the Declaration of Independence.(if you want to know what it is it is in the Explanation)
Explanation:
We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
The Conclusion is the final portion of the Declaration of Independence and states simply what has been developed throughout the whole document: the colonies are independent states. This section may be short and simple on the surface, but there's a lot in here.
First is the important distinction that this Declaration does not actually form the United States of America as we know it today. In fact, this Declaration simply makes each colony its own country, and each colony thus has the right to levy war, contract alliances, and do all other things nations do, and do so separately of the other states. It reads, "These united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States" and "they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do." Note the plural use of the word "states." This distinction is not only important because I feel most people don't realize it, but also really because it shows the strong emphasis on states' rights that was and is still today so vital to the continuation of a strong America.
Lastly in here is the ending. The Founders, as tangible backing to the power and implementation of the Declaration, "pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." In other words, the Founders were dedicating all that they had to fulfill the implications of this Declaration, and were making it known to Britain. Think for a minute about the gravity of that statement. The Founders were so adamant about this Declaration, and had so much respect and dignity, that they gave every last thing they had to the cause. I can't see anyone doing that today. This powerful statement shows us the kind of people the Founders really were, and how everyone today should strive to have the same dedication and moral values as they did.
