Question

which key argument is conveyed in the declaration of independence?

the colonists must compromise with the british government until they are better prepared to rule themselves.

americans have the duty to rebel because the british government has violated their inalienable rights.

to separate from british rule requires an american declaration of war.

americans have the natural right to choose between british rule or self - governance.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence argues that when a government (British here) violates people's inalienable rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness), the people have a right/duty to rebel and establish a new government. The first option is wrong as the Declaration is about independence, not compromise. The third is wrong as it's about declaring independence, not war. The fourth is wrong as the colonists sought to end British rule, not choose between it and self - governance.

Answer:

B. Americans have the duty to rebel because the British government has violated their inalienable rights.