Colonist lit bonfires and rang bells for the Declaration to show they were.

Correct answer is excited.

Explanation:

Declaration of Independence is the most important document in American history. It proclaimed independence of the former colonies from Britain. When it was proclaimed, people were excited and happy because they were finally able to achieve their goal. New nation was born.

the first two-party system consisted of the federalist party, who supported the ratification of the constitution, and the democratic-republican party or the anti-administration party (anti-federalists), who opposed the powerful central government, among others, that the constitution established when it took effect in