What is the central point of the Declaration of Independence?

Question

Group of answer choices

That the colonies should be better represented in Parliament

That the taxes on tea and stamps were too high

That King George III was a terrible tyrant

That the colonies were breaking with England to form their own country

Answer 1

The central point of the Declaration of Independence is that the colonies were breaking with England to form their own country. This document outlines the colonies' grievances against King George III and asserts their right to self-governance and independence from British rule.