Question

Why did the colonists create the Declaration of Independance?

They wanted to make peace with the American Indians
They wanted to limit British taxes on tea and other imports
They wanted to break away from the Bristish rule and become a self-governing nation
They wanted Georgia to secede from the union

Answer 1

The colonists created the Declaration of Independence primarily because they wanted to break away from British rule and become a self-governing nation. The Declaration, adopted on July 4, 1776, articulated the colonies' grievances against King George III and expressed their desire for independence, emphasizing principles of individual rights and self-governance.