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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b: the establishment clause  

b: socialism