Question

choose the best answer.

the colonial charters were ______ when the colonies declared independence.
voided
recommended
renewed

Explanation:

Colonial charters were legal agreements between the British Crown and the American colonies, establishing the colonies' relationship to Britain. When the colonies declared independence, they rejected British authority, which invalidated these charters. "Voided" means to declare something no longer legally valid, which matches this context. "Recommended" and "renewed" do not fit, as the colonies were ending their ties to Britain, not seeking to keep or promote the old charters.

Answer:

voided