Which of these statements match the purposes of the Declaration of Independence?Check all of the boxes that apply.

The Declaration announced that the colonies were independent from Britain and listed grievances explaining why the colonists opposed British rule. It also stated principles for a new government, including that people have rights and government gets its power from the consent of the governed. It did not argue that the colonies should stay under British rule or offer loyalty in exchange for lower taxes.

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