The purpose of The Declaration of Independence, as the aforementioned quotes demonstrate, was to declare independence (something which should be obvious from the title of the document), to show foreign powers that their actions were fully justified, and to persuade citizens in England and the colonies to sympathize with their cause.
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Time Zones in Oregon. Oregon generally is in the Pacfic Time Zone, and a small region in the east border is in the Moutain Time Zone. Cities in Moutain Standard Time Zone include Ontario. Cities in Pacific Standard Time Zone include Portland, Eugene, Bend, Baker City, Ashland and La Grande. Daylight Saving Times are used in Idaho time zones during summer.