Question

What reason(s) did the founding fathers give for their decision to write out a declaration? a) To declare independence from France b) To outline the structure of the government c) To justify their actions to the world d) To establish a monarchy

Answer 1

c) To justify their actions to the world.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Declaration of Independence, written primarily by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, was not written to declare independence from France (a) or to establish a monarchy (d). Instead, its main purpose was to explain to the world the reasons why the American colonies were declaring their independence from British rule. The document laid out a philosophical and political argument for why the colonies believed it was necessary to break away from British control and establish themselves as an independent nation. It asserted the inherent rights of individuals, the importance of self-government, and the grievances the colonists had against King George III and the British government.