One purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to Responses A create a new government with three separate branches.create a new government with three separate branches. B persuade members of Parliament to dissolve the monarchy.persuade members of Parliament to dissolve the monarchy. C pressure King George into reducing taxes on the colonists.pressure King George into reducing taxes on the colonists. D explain to other countries why the colonies had to revolt to gain support.

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The correct response is: D explain to other countries why the colonies had to revolt to gain support.

The Declaration of Independence was written to articulate the reasons for the colonies' break from British rule and to gain international support for their cause, particularly from other countries that might assist them in their fight for independence.