Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give one of these answers.

• It says America is free from British control.
• It says all people are created equal.
• It identifies inherent rights.
• It identifies individual freedoms.

Our explanation

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration said America was free from British control. It says all people are created equal. It names inherent rights, meaning rights people are born with, like life and liberty.

Remember it

Free and equal: FREE from British control, and all people created EQUAL.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide p. 49: "The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. The Declaration of Independence announced our independence from Great Britain." Other answers: M-1778 list.

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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