Answer:
Formally announce the independence of the American colonies.
List the grievances that the colonies had against the British government.
Explanation:
The Declaration of Independence is the written document that was signed on July 4, 1776, declaring the independence of the colonies from British rule. This document was adopted at the Second Continental Congress meeting held in Pennsylvania, becoming the formal declaration of independence of the United States.
The main purpose of this declaration is to announce the freedom of the American colonies from under the clutches of the British monarchy. It also lists a number of grievances that the newly independent colonies had against the British government, some of which were taxation without consent, no fair trial, etc.
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Being the First President of the United States, George Washington established precedents which will be of use to future Presidents of the United States.
Some of the precedents were:
1) Establishment of a Cabinet within the Executive Branch of the United States Government.
As president, George Washington appointed Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State and Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury. This power to appoint people in position was not outlined.
2) Supported innovative fiscal concepts such as the establishment of Bank of America and national debt
3) Introduced the policy of neutrality pertaining to foreign wars (isolationism). This policy ended after WWII when the US soldiers assigned overseas were intentionally targeted.
4) Set the two term limit of serving as president.
5) Established great relations with Great Britain through Jay's Treaty.
6) Established the tradition of a Presidential farewell address.
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