Yes, the Declaration of Independence reflects the principles
of individual rights. The Declaration of Independence gave the people of the
colonies the right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. This was the
first time that the people of the colonies got equal rights. The people of the
colonies before this declaration were subject to not only humiliation but also
they had to pay several unlawful taxes that became a burden for them. The
people were also not allowed to sell the goods to any other countries except
Britain. These illegalities were removed by this declaration.
