The writers of the declaration of independence were justifying their plan to

Become an Independent country from Great Britain

Explanation:They were seperating themselfs from Great Britain and creating a fullproof article that would allow them to split from Great Britain

Justify their independence from British Rule.

Explanation:

The thirteen colonies of Great Britain in America were in war with Britain for about a year before the Second Continental Congress proclaimed the Declaration of Independence. The "Declaration of Independence" was a document to justify the independence of the thirteen colonies. The document was approved 4th July 1776, with 12/13 colonies of America balloting in favor of Independence.

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