Why was the Declaration of Independence important? Select all that apply.
It set up the U.S. government.
It explained the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality.
It announced that the American colonies were separate from Great Britain.
It gave Americans the right to vote for leaders.
- It explained the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality.
- It announced that the American colonies were separate from Great Britain.
The correct options are:
- It explained the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality.
- It announced that the American colonies were separate from Great Britain.