Question 8 of 128
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
Accepted Answers
- • It says America is free from British control
- • It says all people are created equal
- • It identifies inherent rights
- • It identifies individual freedoms
Why This Matters
Written in 1776, the Declaration announced America's independence from Britain and stated that all people have natural rights that government cannot take away.
Memory Tip
Declaration = declaring freedom from Britain + equality.