Why did Jefferson list specific grievances against George III?

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to allow debate over which complaints were important
to allow debate over which complaints were important

to encourage the support of other nations
to encourage the support of other nations

to give George III a chance to address the complaints
to give George III a chance to address the complaints

to show why the colonies had the right to rebel

Please answer correctly

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The correct response is: to show why the colonies had the right to rebel.

Jefferson detailed specific grievances against George III in the Declaration of Independence to justify the colonies' decision to seek independence and to demonstrate the legitimacy of their rebellion against British rule.