Question

The second part of the Declaration of Independence was a list of grievances. What was the purpose of this part?

To list the complaints the colonists had against King George III as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary
To list the complaints the colonists had against King George III as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary

To explain to the reader the natural rights of all people
To explain to the reader the natural rights of all people

To break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country
To break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country

To strengthen the colonies’ political ties with European countries, such as France and Spain

only answer the question

Answer 1

To list the complaints the colonists had against King George III as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary.