Question 33
Read the text from the Declaration of Independence and answer the question.

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 these rights, Governments are instituted among Men . . .—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 . . .
Based on the text, why did the colonists believe that this declaration was necessary?

A
Because the British king lied to the colonists, the colonists believed that they should elect new leaders.

B
Because the British king was very powerful, the colonists believed that they should follow all of his laws.

C
Because the British protected their freedoms, the colonists believed that they should support their leaders.

D
Because the British violated their basic rights, the colonists believed that they should be free of British rule.