Was the declaration of independence intended to be a formal declaration of war? why or why not? yes. though fighting preceded the writing, it was intended to be a formal declaration of war. no. the war started a year before the declaration of independence was written. yes. the declaration of independence formally united the militias of the individual colonies. no. there was no need to declare war, as this power had yet to be established

The correct answer is D) No. There was no need to declare war, as this power had yet to be established.

The Declaration of Independence did not intend to be a formal declaration of war as this power had yet to be established.

The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. It was the answer to the permanent claims of Patriots that wanted independence from Great Britain. It was drafted by Thomas Jefferson who led the committee formed by other patriot Americans such as Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, John Adams, and Roger Sherman.