Question

why was the declaration of independence a key factor in the american colonists' ability to receive wartime aid from other countries?

Answer 1

The declaration of independence wasa key factor in the american colonists' ability to receive wartime aid from other countries because
It showed that the colonists no longer recognized the English king
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Answer 2

I believe the answer is: It showed that the colonists no longer recognized the English king

Before the declaration of independence, American people are considered as subsidiaries of the British Empire. Which means that any countries that consider the British as an enemy would also perceived American people as their enemy too.