Question

Which statement best summarizes the Declaration of Independence?

AColonial governments had more authority than the British government.
BThe colonies should be allowed to manufacture goods and trade freely.
CAll people are entitled to liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression.
DThe colonies broke from Great Britain because the monarchy abused colonists’ rights.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The Declaration of Independence stated "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Thus people are entitled to liberty,property,security, and the ability to resist.

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Answer 2

D ; The colonies broke from Great Britain because the monarchy abused colonists’ rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

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