Which response best explains the role of the Declaration of Independence?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to establish a commander in chief of the Continental Army
to establish a commander in chief of the Continental Army

to state the colonists’ intent to battle for independence
to state the colonists’ intent to battle for independence

to reconcile with the King of England
to reconcile with the King of England

to create a new government

Answer 1

The response that best explains the role of the Declaration of Independence is:

to state the colonists’ intent to battle for independence.

The Declaration of Independence was primarily a formal statement declaring the colonies' intention to separate from British rule and outlining the reasons for this decision.