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That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it

—Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of this quote in the Declaration of Independence?

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When a government hurts people, the people have the right to a new government.

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Answer: To show that the people have the right to abolish, or destroy, the current form of government if it violates the unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness of the people.

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