What was the purpose of the preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

A. To break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country
B. To announce the colonies’ intentions to live independently from the Native Americans
C. To explain the natural rights of all people and the reasons for the document
D. To create an alliance between the colonies and Great Britain

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C. To explain the natural rights of all people and the reasons for the document

The preamble of the Declaration of Independence outlines the philosophical foundation for the colonies' decision to separate from Britain, emphasizing the concepts of natural rights and the justification for independence.