Question

These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States . . . they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown . . . as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. What is the meaning of this passage? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

The Colonies have all the power of any other independent nation.

The Colonies are declaring independence.

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Answer 2

The United colonies have the right to be their own country and brake away from their old oppressive government