Question

Why was the Declaration of Independence important? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses It set up the U.S. government. It set up the U.S. government. It explained the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality. It explained the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality. It announced that the American colonies were separate from Great Britain. It announced that the American colonies were separate from Great Britain. It gave Americans the right to vote for leaders.

Answer 1

The correct responses regarding the importance of the Declaration of Independence are:

• It explained the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality.
• It announced that the American colonies were separate from Great Britain.

The Declaration of Independence did not set up the U.S. government or give Americans the right to vote for leaders; those functions were achieved through subsequent documents and developments.