D. They set forth the principles that justify the American colonies' revolt against England.
Explanation:
In the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers described their grievances and the reasons why they believed Americans should be independent. In the first paragraph, they introduced the logic that compelled them to write the declaration. In the second paragraph, they set forth the principles (such as prudence, equality, the responsibilities of government, etc.) that they believe justify the colonies' revolt against England.
They were on the loose control of the individual states. The us Supreme Court ruled that the state laws were unconstitutional because it was inconsistent
Fredrick Douglass though it was inmortant for African Americans to fight in the war because.....They were slaves...well some werent but they had to be on the <span>confederete side because there color people were slaves.