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The Declaration of Independence was signed to make America become independent from England. After the war was won by America, they wanted to convince King George III that they should become a free country. They said that all men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with unalienable rights, and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It was signed on July 4, 1776, when the United States became an independent country and become free from England.
The answer is 2) to list reasons the colonies should be free from England
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