Principles of American GovernmentAmerican Government

Question 9: What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Answer

Declaration of Independence

Why this matters

The Declaration of Independence said the colonies were free from Britain. Thomas Jefferson wrote most of it. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams helped edit it.

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