The first part of the Declaration of Independence was the preamble. What was the purpose of this part? (1 point)

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