Question

Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?

a. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...
b. He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.
c. We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.

Answer 1

The excerpt describing a grievance from the Declaration of Independence is the one accusing King George III of dissolving Representative Houses that opposed his actions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct excerpt that represents a grievance of the American colonists included in the Declaration of Independence is: 'He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.' This passage directly addresses one of the many specific complaints that the colonists had against King George III, whereby he is accused of dissolving legislative bodies that stood up for the colonists' rights.

The other excerpts provided either express the fundamental democratic principles of the document or the assertion of independence but are not direct grievances against British rule.