Was the declaration of independence intended to be a formal declaration of war? why or why not?

What do you think was a drawback to this method of calculating distance

True or false: abraham lincoln delayed the emancipation proclamation to make sure the border states would stay loyal. *

Legally, the decision to try a child (age 13 - 17) as an adult is mostly based upon which of these? a) the severity of the crime b) the influence of the family c) the number of past offenses d) the grades of the accused child