What document declared independence from Britain?

• A. Articles of Confederation
• B. Constitution
• C. Treaty of Paris
• D. Declaration of Independence

Answer: (D)

This question is about identifying which document formally proclaimed independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence is the one that did that. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 and declared that the American colonies were free and independent states, no longer under British rule. The document presents the idea that governments derive their authority from the people and asserts unalienable rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also lists grievances against King George III to justify breaking away.

The other options don’t declare independence. The Articles of Confederation established a loose union of states after independence, but it wasn’t a declaration of independence itself. The Constitution created the framework for a new government later on. The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence, but it doesn’t declare independence—it marks the formal diplomatic recognition of it.