The second part of the Declaration of Independence was a list of grievances. What was the purpose of this part?

A To list the complaints the colonists had against King George III as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary

B To explain to the reader the natural rights of all people

C To break the colonists’ ties with Britain and create a new country

D To strengthen the colonies’ political ties with European countries, such as France and Spain

A To list the complaints the colonists had against King George III as evidence for why they deemed independence necessary