Question

the continental congress was a legislative body whose delegates represented 13 british colonies in north america. the congress created a committee, led by thomas jefferson, to draft the declaration of independence. jefferson opens the declaration with a preamble, or introduction. the preamble begins by stating why the congress is publishing the document. read the highlighted paragraphs. then answer the question below. preamble glossary in congress, july 4, 1776 the unanimous declaration of the thirteen united states of america. when in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal position to which the laws of nature and of natures god entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which drive them to the separation. we hold these truths to be self - evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. that to secure what does jefferson mean when he says, \it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another\? the colonists want to state their ongoing support of the government of france. the colonists want to create a new political connection with the spanish government. the colonists feel compelled to end their political connection with great britain. the colonists feel anxious about maintaining a good relationship with great britain.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence was about the 13 American colonies seeking to break away from British rule. When Jefferson says it's necessary to dissolve political bands, he means the colonies want to end their political connection with Great - Britain.

Answer:

The colonists feel compelled to end their political connection with Great Britain.