Question

1. read the excerpt from paragraph 3.3 of the selection.

we... solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies are, and of
right ought to be, free and independent states; that they are absolved from
all allegiance to the british crown, and that all political connection between
thern and the state of great britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved...
what does the word absolved mean as it is used in the paragraph?
declared to be free from bondage under the law
released from an obligation or responsibility
relieved after completing an imposed duty
forgiven for past wrongdoing or blame

Explanation:

The context is about the colonies being free from political connection (an obligation/responsibility) to the British crown. "Absolved" in this context means released from an obligation or responsibility. The other options don't fit as well. "Declared to be free from bondage under the law" is too narrow (bondage under law vs political connection). "Relieved after completing an imposed duty" - no mention of duty completion. "Forgiven for past wrongdoing or blame" - not about forgiveness.

Answer:

Released from an obligation or responsibility