The final part of the Declaration of Independence was the actual declaration. What was the purpose of this part?

Question

A. to create an alliance between the colonies and Great Britain
B. to strengthen the colonies’ political ties with European countries, such as France and Spain
C. to announce the colonies’ intentions to live independently from the Native Americans
D. to break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country

Answer 1

D. to break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country

The final part of the Declaration of Independence served the purpose of formally stating the colonies' intent to separate from British rule and establish themselves as an independent nation.