Which of the following was signed by the colonists to separate themselves politically from Britain?

Explanation: 'The Declaration of Independence',  By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed/separate their political connections to Great Britain.

china unilaterally claims the entire south china sea as sovereign territory, then builds artificial islands to bolster its claim. it suddenly activates an air defense identification zone over the east china sea, and threatens to down any aircraft that does not report its position. it builds roads into indian territory, then redraws the maps to show that it is actually chinese territory. the people's republic under president xi jinping is quickly becoming the bully of asia.

d)to gain support for the independence movement.

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