Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to assert the colonies’ desire to follow Parliament
to assert the colonies’ desire to follow Parliament

to declare independence from the British king
to declare independence from the British king

to establish a colonial government that supported the British king
to establish a colonial government that supported the British king

to support the British king but not Parliament

Answer 1

The correct response is: to declare independence from the British king.