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

a. To list the complaints the colonists had against King George II as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary

b. To explain to the reader the natural rights of all people

c. To break the colonist ties with Britain and create a new country

d. To strengthen the colonies' political ties with European countries, such as France and Spain

The purpose of the preamble in the Declaration of Independence was:

b. To explain to the reader the natural rights of all people.