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What effect did the signing of the declaration of Independence have on the colonists and on the Continental Army?

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The Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. By declaring themselves an independent nation, the American colonists were able to confirm an official alliance with the Government of France and obtain French assistance in the war against Great Britain.

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It made colonists proud and unified them in their determination.

It filled them with pride and unified them to fight

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