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Based on the text, why did the colonists believe that this declaration was necessary?

A
Bachuse the British violated their natural rights, the colonists believed that they should be free of British rule
B
Because the British protected their freedoms, the colonists believed that they should support their leaders.
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Because the British king lied to the colonists, the colonists believed that they should elect new leaders.
D
Because the British king was very powerful, the colonists believed that they should follow all of his laws.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The citizens started feeling like they were being treated as if they were second class

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