Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

Correct answer to question 8: It says America is free from British control.

Acceptable answers:

• It says America is free from British control.
• It says all people are created equal.
• It identifies inherent rights.
• It identifies individual freedoms.

Why

The Declaration announced that the colonies were free of British rule and set out the principle that all people are created equal with rights no government may take away.