Question

which was the main purpose of the declaration of independence?
a. it requested some changes in the way the british ruled the colonies.
b. it was an advertisement designed to gather revolutionary support.
c. it outlined the new democratic government for america.
d. it cut the colonies ties with england.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence was a formal statement by the American colonies that they were no longer under British rule. It was not just about requesting changes (A), as it was a more definitive break. It was not mainly an advertisement for revolutionary support (B), though it did have that effect. The Constitution later outlined the new democratic government (C), not the Declaration of Independence. The key purpose was to cut ties with England, which is what the Declaration did.

Answer:

D. It cut the colonies' ties with England.