The Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous documents in United States history. A declaration of independence is a document created by the people of one country to say they are no longer part of another country. Which of the following is an example of a declaration of independence?
A. a document saying that the United States had won World War II
B. a document stating that the United States was no longer part of the British Empire
C. a document declaring that the United States would no longer allow slavery
D. a document describing the major laws of the federal government
Identify the correct choice from the options below and respond with the letter of the correct option.

B