The Declaration of Independence Was Significant Not Only for Declaring

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence was significant not only for declaring independence but also because it expressed

• A)noble ideals concerning the rights of man.
• B)the desire to end African slavery.
• C)the colonies' intention of creating the first New World democracy.
• D)Thomas Jefferson's proposal to conquer all of North America.
• E)a detailed plan for making the new country's economy successful.

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