Question

What were the two main purposes of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 1

The declaration of Independence was written to show a.new theory of.government and to assist the second continental Congress in obtaining aid from foreign countries

Answer 2

The purpose of the Declaration of Independence is to explain to foreign nations and King George III why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain and become independent.

Or you could say:

-Getting reluctant colonists to realize that loyalty to Britain was a lost cause

-Explaining the Congress' position on the purpose of human government