Question

Match each of the FOUR parts of the Declaration of Independence with the short descriptions.

the introduction
section defending the idea of separation from a government
section listing the wrongs of the British government and how it had failed to correct these wrongs.
section announcing that the colonies are now an independent nation, the United States of America

Answer 1

- The introduction: It is the beginning of the Declaration of Independence, stating the purpose and basic principles of the document.
- Section defending the idea of separation from a government: This section argues why it is necessary for the colonies to separate from the British government and establish their own independent nation.
- Section listing the wrongs of the British government: This part enumerates the specific grievances and abuses committed by the British government against the colonies.
- Section announcing that the colonies are now an independent nation, the United States of America: This section declares the formal establishment of the colonies as an independent nation, separate from British rule, and proclaims it as the United States of America.