Multiple choice

Why was the D.O.I. written?

  1. show king the colonies had more money than the British

  2. Tell King George he was doing bad things

  3. Tell king that the colonists wanted to break away

  4. show king that he needed more power
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to formally announce the colonies' separation from British rule and explain the reasons for this decision.

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