Why did Jefferson list specific grievances against George III?

Question

A. to allow debate over which complaints were important
B. to encourage the support of other nations
C. to give George III a chance to address the complaints
D. to show why the colonies had the right to rebel

Answer 1

D. to show why the colonies had the right to rebel.

Jefferson listed specific grievances against George III in the Declaration of Independence to provide a clear justification for the colonies' decision to break away from British rule. These grievances outlined the ways in which the king had infringed upon the rights and liberties of the colonists, thereby legitimizing their quest for independence.