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Question 8

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

  1. It ended the Revolutionary War
  2. It freed the slaves
  3. It created the three branches of government
  4. It announced our independence from Great BritainCorrect answer

Official answer

  • announced our independence (from Great Britain)
  • declared our independence (from Great Britain)
  • said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

Explanation

The Declaration of 1776 stated that the colonies were no longer under British rule and explained why. The structure of government came later with the Constitution, and the war ended with a treaty in 1783.

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Question 8: What did the Declaration of Independence do? · U.S. Civics Test 2008 · Questena