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Question 8: Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

Q: Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control.; It says all people are created equal.; It identifies inherent rights.; It identifies individual freedoms.

Accepted answers

•It says America is free from British control.
•It says all people are created equal.
•It identifies inherent rights.
•It identifies individual freedoms.

Why this matters

The Declaration of Independence was written on July 4, 1776. It said America is free from Britain. It also said all people are created equal and have rights.

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