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read these words from the declaration of independence. what is the main purpose of this section of the document?

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government.

ATo define a representative democracy as ruled by the people
BTo establish the justification for cutting ties with Great Britain
CTo state eternal truths about human liberty and freedom
DTo persuade the American people to take up arms against Great Britain

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To establish the justification for cutting ties with Great Britain

MrDonovan

The correct answer is B) To establish the justification for cutting ties with Great Britain.

This part of the Declaration of Independence is meant to introduce the reasons behind why the colonists are breaking away from Great Britain. A series of events that included the implementation of taxes without representation in the parliament, the excessive use of force in events like the Boston Massacre, and the limiting of economic freedom with laws like the Coervice Acts resulted in the Americans wanted to become a completely indenpendent and sovereign nation.

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