Question

the publication of the declaration of independence reflected what shift in the beliefs of american colonial leaders? select one answer a they should initiate the first battles of the american revolution. b they were ready to write the constitution to provide an alternate blueprint for government. c they were ready to end the revolution and declare peace. d they were no longer going to engage in reconciliation attempts with britain.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence was a formal break - away from Britain. It signaled that the American colonial leaders were no longer seeking to reconcile with the British crown. The first battles of the Revolution preceded the Declaration. The Constitution was written much later after the war. And the Declaration was a call for independence, not an end to the revolution and peace.

Answer:

D. They were no longer going to engage in reconciliation attempts with Britain.