Question

1. what do the writers of the declaration say had been the kings response to us? (p.46 ¶6)

a. “our repeated____have been answered only be repeated____”
b. what does this statement mean?

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence laments that the colonists' repeated petitions to the King were met with repeated injury. This shows the King's disregard for the colonists' grievances, fueling the desire for independence.

Answer:

a. "Our Repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injuries."
b. This statement means that the colonists made numerous requests or complaints to the King regarding their rights and concerns, but instead of addressing them, the King continued to act in ways that harmed or oppressed the colonists, which was a major factor in the colonists' decision to seek independence.