Question

What is the purpose of the declaration of independence?

Answer 1

The main purpose of the declaration of independence was to explain to foreign nations why many colonies decided that it was time to separate from Great Britain.

Answer 2

The specific purpose of the declaration was to provide a formal explanation as to why the congress had voted in favour of independence two days before, on July 2, 1776.

It was seen as a basis for the independence of US since.