What did the Declaration of Independence do?

The Declaration of Independence announced the United States’ independence from Britain. The colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It said the British government did not respect the rights of the colonists. It said that a good government must protect the rights of the people. Colonists read the Declaration in town squares and on battlegrounds. The colonists fought and won the War of Independence. The Declaration of Independence said that the United States was free from Britain.

Words in bold are English words you may not know. You can learn these words in the Word List.

Question Asked in Exam :

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Correct answers (choose one):

  • announced our independence from Great Britain
  • declared our independence from Great Britain
  • said that the U.S. is free from Great Britain

Explanation: Adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced the separation of the United States from Great Britain.

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