Question

Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence.

"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world."

Which reason explains why this grievance was included in the Declaration?

(A) The colonists could not acquire goods without illegal smuggling.
(B) The colonists were exporting too many goods.
(C) The British closed all ports except for Boston.
(D) The colonists could export goods only to Britain.

Answer 1

The grievance about 'cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world' was included in the Declaration of Independence due to the British closing all ports except for Boston and limiting the colonists' ability to engage in international trade.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason why the grievance about 'cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world' was included in the Declaration of Independence (DOA) was because:

The colonists could export goods only to Britain. (D)

These restrictions on trade greatly impacted the economic wellbeing and self-sustainability of the colonies, which contributed to their desire for independence from British rule.

Answer 2

Answer:C) The British closed all ports except for Boston.

Step-by-step explanation: