Question

the main purpose of the declaration of independence was to: a. show how bad britain is so people move to the colonies. b. argue that a new government was necessary to protect the rights of the people. c. force the king to leave the throne so that the colonists could choose another. d. illustrate the best way to make an effective deductive argument.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence was written to justify the colonies' break - away from Britain, stating that when a government fails to protect people's rights, a new one is needed. It was not about showing Britain's badness to attract people to colonies, forcing the king off the throne for a new one, or demonstrating deductive argumentation.

Answer:

B. argue that a new government was necessary to protect the rights of the people.