Question

How did the Declaration of Independence affect most colonists?

a. They were afraid that each state would fight Britain independently.
b. They were sad and felt bad for leaving the mother country.
c. They felt disappointed with the actions of the delegates.
d. They were proud and felt like a part of a larger group.

Answer 1

The answer is D. They were proud and felt like part of a larger group.

Answer 2

Generally speaking most colonists "were proud and felt like a part of a larger group," since many were unhappy with the way the Britain had been treating them. Although there were many who wanted to remain loyal to the Crown.