Answer:
Correct answer is c . rebel.
Step-by-step explanation:
Correct answers is C because colonies were already in the mutiny against Britain when Declaration was signed, and they wanted to finally express their willingness to separate from Britain.
A and B are not correct as this is something that they asked before Revolution, as they were asking for representation in the PARLIAMENT, and even started to boycott the British goods.
D is not correct as the last plea for this was sent in 1774 with the Olive Branch Petition.