Question

Two characteristics of the Declaration of Independence include:

did not completely sever ties with England

listed grievances that occurred after the Stamp Act

expressed the idea that all men are created equal and are born with certain rights that no government can take from them

was adopted on July 4, 1776

Answer 1

Well the DoF was adopted on July 4, 1776 which is why we celebrate the fourth of july.
It also "expressed the idea that all men are created equal and are born with certain rights that no government can take from them"
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