Why was the Declaration of Independence drafted after the revolution war had already started?

The ideas in the declaration of independence created a new national identity that united colonists behind a core set of beliefs and set the new nation apart from other countries throughout the world

Explanation:

1) the andrew carniage's purchase and renovation of skibo castle have been very good and auspicious for the local people of dornoch firth, scotland because this is a turistic attraction for many people who would want to know the castle, the local people would take advantage about this.

2) yes, it could.