How did colonial leaders justify their declaration of independence from britain?

They listed grievances in the declaration which explained all the transgressions that the King had committed against them and why it was common sense and logic to declare independence. They explained how the king was being tyrannical and they deserved to have their freedom and be democratic instead of having a monarchy.

What are you camparing it

North and west was going to give the letter but it seemed quite confusing as a c b and d