Final answer:
The section of the Declaration of Independence that expresses the colonists' intent to break free from England is the 'declare' section, which makes the answer choice 'b. Declare.'
Step-by-step explanation:
Part of the Declaration of Independence Where Colonists Declare Independence
The part of the Declaration of Independence in which the Colonists proclaim their desire to free themselves and break up with England is the actual declaration section of the document.
Specifically, this is the portion where it states, “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; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.” This section falls under the answer choice ‘b. Declare.’