Question

Which sentence best explains the public response to the Declaration of Independence?

A. News of the Declaration of Independence spread by word of mouth. The public responded with shock.
B. The public did not hear about the Declaration of Independence until after the war ended. They responded with relief.
C. Copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed. Some people were in favor of and some were against it.
D. News of the Declaration of Independence came from the troops, who had learned of it from George Washington. The public was fearful.

Answer 1

The answer is:
B) The public did not hear about the Declaration of Independence until after the war ended. They responded with relief.

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