1 2. What was not a purpose of the Declaration of Independence? to explain the rights of all people to list grievances against the king to describe the parpose of government to form a system of checks and balanices DD 1 3. What is not a purpose of the Deciaration of independence? to explain the rights of all people to list grievances against the king to describe the purpose of government to form a system of checis and baiances

The Declaration of Independence, adopted in 1776, was primarily focused on justifying the American colonies' separation from British rule. It emphasizes individual rights, outlines various grievances against King George III, and presents the idea of government being formed from the consent of the governed. However, it doesn't establish a system of checks and balances—this concept would later emerge in the U.S. Constitution to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. If you're ever in a debate over historical documents, just remember that the Declaration is more about autonomy and rights than it is about the mechanics of government. A common mistake is thinking that it set up the U.S. government structure, when really, that heavy lifting was done later during the Constitutional Convention!