How do the authors of the Declaration best use deductive reasoning to support the idea that the colonists have a right to form a new government?
AThey first establish the widely accepted belief that governments derive their power from the people.
BThey list the colonists' grievances against the British monarchy, starting with the king's refusal to "Assent to Laws"
CThey follow his initial statement by pointing out that the colonists do not take these measures lightly.
DThey first establish the idea that declaring one's intentions is a decent and expected measure.
AThey first establish the widely accepted belief that governments derive their power from the people.
BThey list the colonists' grievances against the British monarchy, starting with the king's refusal to "Assent to Laws"
CThey follow his initial statement by pointing out that the colonists do not take these measures lightly.
DThey first establish the idea that declaring one's intentions is a decent and expected measure.