"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."
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to soften the impact of this document so that more readers agree with it
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to leave an opening for future negotiations with the British
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to show colonial support for the document and the willingness to fight for independence
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to influence other nations in their own struggles for independence