The declaration of independence says, "when in the course of human events
it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which
have connected them with another they should declare the causes which
impel them. " what did the signers mean by this?

although world war i began in 1914, the united states did not join the war until 1917. the additional firepower, resources, and soldiers of the u.s. to tip the balance of the war in favor of the allies. remaining neutral. when war broke out in 1914, the united states had a policy of neutrality.

i would go with the last one

b: to eliminate competition from other farmers