Question

which document officially declared the american colonies as independent from britain?

a. the emancipation proclamation

b. the articles of confederation

c. the declaration of independence

d. the constitution

Explanation:

• Option a: The Emancipation Proclamation was about freeing slaves, not declaring independence.
• Option b: The Articles of Confederation was the first US governing document, not an independence declaration.
• Option c: The Declaration of Independence (1776) officially declared the American colonies' independence from Britain.
• Option d: The Constitution established the US government structure, not independence.

Answer:

c. The Declaration of Independence