Question

Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence?(1 point) Responses “We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States. . . .” “We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America. . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States. . . .” “Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.” “Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.” “He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”

Answer 1

The excerpt that reflects a grievance of the American colonists included in the Declaration of Independence is:

“He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.”

This statement specifically addresses grievances about the dissolution of representative governments, which reflects the colonists' issues with British rule and the lack of representation.