Was the Declaration of Independence intended to be a formal declaration of war? Why or why not? A. Yes. Though fighting preceded the writing, it was

intended to be a formal declaration of war. B. No. The war started a year before the Declaration of Independence was written. C. Yes. The Declaration of Independence formally united the militias of the individual colonies. D. No. There was no need to declare war, as this power had yet to be established.

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Nikolai Mcguire

15 January, 22:22

Was the Declaration of Independence intended to be a formal declaration of war? Why or why not? A. Yes. Though fighting preceded the writing, it was

intended to be a formal declaration of war. B. No. The war started a year before the Declaration of Independence was written. C. Yes. The Declaration of Independence formally united the militias of the individual colonies. D. No. There was no need to declare war, as this power had yet to be established.

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Randall Holmes · Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence intended to be a formal declaration of war:

A. Yes. Though fighting preceded the writing, it wasintended to be a formal declaration of war.

Conflicts between American colonists and British soldiers started in April 1775, however the formal Declaration of Independence happened on July 4, 1776.