The declaration of independence intended to end british rule in the colonies

and grant citizens the right to self govern.

Explanation:

The Deceleration of Independence was formally adopted on the 4th July 1776 and represents the intention of the colonists who were demanding full independence from the British Crown. This day is celebrated in the United States as the birth of independence. Earlier the American colonists were fighting for their rights under the British Crown but when the movement gained momentum they asserted to form their government.

china unilaterally claims the entire south china sea as sovereign territory, then builds artificial islands to bolster its claim. it suddenly activates an air defense identification zone over the east china sea, and threatens to down any aircraft that does not report its position. it builds roads into indian territory, then redraws the maps to show that it is actually chinese territory. the people's republic under president xi jinping is quickly becoming the bully of asia.