2008 civics test · Question 8 of 100 · Principles of American Government
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
In Chinese 《独立宣言》做了什么？
Official answers
- announced our independence (from Great Britain)宣布了我们（脱离英国）独立
- declared our independence (from Great Britain)宣告了我们（脱离英国）独立
- said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)宣称美国（脱离英国）获得自由
Any one of these answers is accepted unless the question asks for more than one.
Why this is the answer
The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, announced that the thirteen American colonies were breaking away from Great Britain and were now free and independent states. It explained the colonists' reasons for separating. This is why Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4.
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)