"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be
Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is
and ought to be totally dissolved;" - The Declaration of Independence
Which statement does this excerpt support?
The colonists believed that government should protect natural rights.
The colonists made several attempts
reconcile their problems with Great Britain,
The colonies gave specific reasons for their writing of the document.
The colonies would rule themselves and no longer give loyalty to Great Britain.