Question

What is this paragraph trying to say? (in your own words write out an explanation)

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

Answer 1

The paragraph is saying that, the colonies need to separate themselves from Britain for the greater good, of the colonial people. So, that the colonist may enjoy basic human rights, of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. By not giving these rights to the people, the colonist now have the right to get rid of the connection of which that binds them to their oppressor's (Britain).

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a fairly loose interpretation of the paragraph and may not be entirely accurate.