Question

Which of the following statements supports the idea that Colonists tried to work with the king before writing the Declaration of Independence?
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...”
“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.”
“Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes...”
“Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.”

Answer 1

“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.”

This line directly states they repeatedly petitioned the king for redress before declaring independence (the fourth quote also refers to seeking assent, but the second explicitly describes petitions and their rejection).