The declaration was addressed to the people of the colonies.
Answer: Option 4.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The declaration of independence was issued in the year 1776. By issuing the Declaration of Independence, the thirteen colonies of America severed their political connections with the Great Britain.
The basic motive for issuing this declaration of independence was that this motivated the colonists that they should fight for independence from the rule and the authority of the British rule. The purpose for this was that the thirteen British colonies were seeking and working hard to start their own country and they wanted to fight against the British now.
