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Official question #8US Citizenship Test
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
Correct answer
It says America is free from British control.
Also accepted: It says America is free from British control. · It says all people are created equal. · It identifies inherent rights. · It identifies individual freedoms.
Why
Adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration announced that the colonies were free from British control and stated that all people are created equal, with inherent rights. The three branches of government were created later by the Constitution.
Answer choices
- AIt says America is free from British control.
- BIt set up the three branches of government.
- CIt ended slavery in the United States.
- DIt created the Electoral College.