what is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence beyond simply claiming freedom from British rule?

The declaration also serves to appeal to the people of the world to understand the reasons why this separation is justifiable. The independent states claim the power to levy war, make peace, make alliances with foreign nations, conduct trade, and to do anything else that independent states have the right to do.

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in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

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