Question

The author included paragraph 31 to —

a) Formally declare that the colonists no longer recognize the British king
b) Explain why the colonists have decided to go to war with the British
c) Show that the colonists have tried to work with the British government
d) State that the colonists have reached out to British citizens for support

Answer 1

b. Paragraph 31 explains why the colonists decide to go to war with the British.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author included paragraph 31 to b. explain why the colonists have decided to go to war with the British. The paragraph states that the colonists did not get the response they were hoping for from the British government. The British government declared Massachusetts in rebellion and imposed restrictions on trade with other countries.

The British's unsatisfactory response and aggressive actions at Lexington and Concord led to the colonists' decision to declare independence.