There were several purposes for writing the Declaration of Independence. One of the main purposes for writing the Declaration of Independence was to get the newly formed government recognized as a sovereign nation. Another purpose for drafting the Declaration of Independence was to inform England of the political, social, and economic grievances of those living within the 13 …show more content…
Rather, the drafters of the Declaration of Independence hoped to gather support at home and abroad with a formal, persuasive declaration of self-determination. In the conclusion of the document, Jefferson emphasizes that the colonies are now "absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved" and that they reserve the right to "contract alliances" as an independent nation. This statement played a pivotal role because it invited Britain's enemies, particularly the French government, to ally themselves with the