Which of the following best describes the rationale for revolution expressed by Jefferson in opening paragraph of the Declaration of Independence
a. Reconciliation was hopeless since Britain and the colonies were already at war
b. The colonies needed to declare their independence from Britain in order to enjoy greater economic prosperity
c. The British government had failed to protect the natural rights of the colonists and thus needed to be replaced
d. Republicanism was superior to monarchy and the establishment of a republican system in America first required independence from Britain
e. Independence was required because the British had failed to grant American colonists representation in Parliament
Ans: c. The British government had failed to protect the natural rights of the colonists and thus needed to be replaced
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