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What purpose of the Declaration of Independence does this excerpt support?

But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing
invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them
under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw
off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future
security
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A. To explain to the British people why they should reject their government
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B. To prompt a discussion about whether the colonies should declare
independence from Britain
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c. To justify the decision to reject Britain's leadership and create a new
government
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D. To plead with King George to give the colonists a chance to form their
own government

User Perception
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Because it make the most sense

User Briangrant
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Answer:

C, To justify the decision to reject Britain's leadership and create a new

government.

Step-by-step explanation:

"...it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

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