Question

Which of the following made the Declaration of Independence a political document?
A.
It served as the earliest example of diplomatic correspondence between two separate nations.
B.
It convinced Great Britain and the world that the colonies' independence was reasonable and just.
C.
It identified and focused on principles and issues that would unify the various colonial groups.
D.
It enabled the United States and Britain to peacefully separate and eventually become allies.

Answer 1

B

The Declaration's primary political purpose was to justify the colonies' break with Britain and persuade both Britain and the international community that independence was reasonable and just.