Question

the list of grievances in the declaration of independence best helps support which of the following claims? select one answer a the king of england had broken the social contract with the colonists. b the u.s. will take action to uphold and extend human rights for all people. c all those who join the revolution will be honored. d the british must make peace with the colonists in order to preserve a functional government.

Explanation:

The list of grievances in the Declaration of Independence details the ways the King of England mistreated the colonists. According to social - contract theory, a ruler who fails to protect the rights of the people has broken the social contract. The grievances support the claim that the King had broken the social contract with the colonists.

Answer:

A. The King of England had broken the social contract with the colonists.