Respuesta :

The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to declare that the American colonies were free from British rule.

Another purpose of the declaration was to assist the Second Continental Congress in obtaining aid from foreign countries.

Answer:

first, he wanted to gain support for the cause of American independence.

second, he wanted to explain why the Americans were trying to brake away from the United Kingdom

Explanation:

Jefferson had two main purposes, but vry closely related purposes in writing the declaration of independence.