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.
According to the declaration of independence 1776, the powers that belong to the United States as " Free and Independent States" are **war, peace treaty and trade. **The declaration states that all the people of the world that the 13 united colonies are free from British rule. **The independent states claim the power to levy war, make peace and alliances with foreign nations, conduct trade and do anything independent states have right to do.**The new states believe that God will protect them in trying to establish a just government while its citizens pledge their loyalty and lives to the cause o the independent nation.
The Declaration of Independence states that the United States, as Free and Independent States, has the power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, and establish commerce, among other powers typical of independent nations. This document marks their separation from British rule and asserts their right to self-governance. It emphasizes the commitment of the representatives to defend their independence at great personal risk.
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