Question

minor premise: the government of england is subjecting the american colonists to laws that take away their unalienable rights. jeffersons reasoning is valid, but what could be added to the minor premise to strengthen the conclusion that revolution is necessary? only democracies can protect unalienable rights. all governments need to take away some of these rights. once governments take away these rights, they cannot be returned. colonists have previously asked the king to reform these laws. done

Explanation:

The minor premise states the government is taking away unalienable rights. If colonists have previously asked for reform and it didn't work, it strengthens the case for revolution as a necessary next - step. Option A is too limiting, Option B is contrary to the idea of unalienable rights, and Option C doesn't directly strengthen the case for revolution as much as the fact that prior peaceful attempts (asking for reform) failed.

Answer:

Colonists have previously asked the king to reform these laws.