The Declaration of Independence officially ended the political ties between the American colonies and which entity?
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Correct answer: The British Monarchy
The document explicitly declares that the colonies are 'Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown.' It shifted the focus of the conflict from a dispute over taxes with Parliament to a total break with the King.
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