Question

question 9 of 10
what argument do the authors of the declaration of independence make?

a. the writers of the declaration should rule the colonies because
they can do a better job than britain.

b. the colonists should separate from britain because britain does
not protect the colonists rights.

c. the king should apologize to the colonists because he has not
protected their freedom.

d. britain should create a new government for the colonists because
the current government is not sufficient.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence's main argument is that the American colonists should separate from Britain. The document lists grievances against the British king, showing that Britain failed to protect colonists' natural rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness). Option A is incorrect as the declaration isn't about the writers ruling. Option C is wrong because the goal wasn't an apology but independence. Option D is incorrect as the colonists sought their own government, not Britain creating one. Option B aligns with the declaration's argument: separation due to Britain's neglect of colonists' rights.

Answer:

B. The colonists should separate from Britain because Britain does not protect the colonists' rights.