Why was the Declaration of Independence a necessary document for the founding of the new nation?

Answer 1

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Because it broke the ties with England, you can't become your own nation, without shedding any power of you

Answer 2

We were rebelling against the British and wanted forgein support like France

Answer 3

It wasn't. The colonies could have begun their insurrection w/o it. However, the DOI gave England a chance to respond in a conciliatory way to the American intentions. It didn't which was no surprise.