Question

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.

Answer 1

this should probably help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence