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 \

Explanation:

This statement directly references the colonists sending repeated, humble petitions to the king (a form of trying to work with him) to address their grievances, only to be met with further harm, which aligns with the idea of attempting cooperation before declaring independence. The other options either state core ideals, discuss the prudence of changing governments, or list a specific royal grievance without referencing attempts at reconciliation.

Answer:

"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."