Question

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

to persuade Loyalists to side with the American Patriots
to explain why the American colonies had the right to be free
to caution Britain against military action against the American colonies
to persuade King George to intervene on behalf of the American colonists

Answer 1

the pursuit of happiness

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Answer 2

The Declaration of Independence was written to explain and justify why the American colonies had the right to be free. Colonists thought they were citizens of the crown of England. But the British parliment passed laws that treated the colonies badly. There was different treatment for the colonists and for English citizens.