The first part of the Declaration of Independence was the preamble. What was the purpose of this part?

A To break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country.

B To announce the colonies’ intentions to live independently from the Native Americans

C To explain the natural rights of all people and the reasons for the document.

D To create an alliance between the colonies and Great Britain

C To explain the natural rights of all people and the reasons for the document.