Which part of the Declaration of Independence explains why the colonists wanted to break away from Great Britain? (1 point)

A. the declaration
B. the grievances
C. the intolerable acts
D. the preamble

B. the grievances

The part of the Declaration of Independence that explains why the colonists wanted to break away from Great Britain is the "grievances" section. This is option B.

To find this answer, you can read or review the Declaration of Independence. The document consists of several parts, including the preamble, which sets the tone and purpose of the declaration, and the grievances section, which lists the specific complaints against the British government. The grievances section is where you will find the explanation as to why the colonists wanted to break away from Great Britain.