Question

which action completes the diagram below?
british policies limit colonial trade
british ignore colonial grievances
declaration of independence is approved
a colonists demand political change and representation
b colonists demand more trading opportunities
c colonists demand more religious liberty
d colonists receive extra economic support from the british

Explanation:

When British policies limit colonial trade, the next logical step in the sequence leading to the Declaration of Independence is that colonists demand political change and representation. This is a key part of the colonial response to British actions, as seen in historical events like the colonists' push for a say in governance (e.g., "no taxation without representation" slogan). Demanding more trading opportunities (B) is too narrow as the issue was broader than just trade (it was about governance too). Demanding more religious liberty (C) was not the main issue here (though some colonies had religious aspects, the diagram's first step is about trade - related policies leading to a more political demand). Receiving extra economic support (D) is the opposite of what happened (British policies like taxes were burdens, not supports).

Answer:

A. Colonists demand political change and representation