United StatesQuestion 8 (2008 list) · Principles of American government
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
- aSet up the federal government and its three branches
- bEnded slavery in the states that left the Union
- cEnded the war with Great Britain and made peace
- dAnnounced our independence from Great BritainCorrect answer
Why?
The Declaration of Independence announced that the colonies were free from Great Britain. It was adopted on July 4, 1776. You could also say it declared our independence or said that the United States is free.
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?Correct answer:Life and liberty
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