American HistoryQuestion 62 of 128
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
a.It created the three branches of government
b.It announced that the United States was free from Great Britain
c.It ended the Civil War
d.It freed all enslaved people
Explanation
The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies' separation from Great Britain. It stated that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed. It also asserted that all men are created equal.
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