Which of the following excerpts is a grievance of the American colonists that was included in the Declaration of Independence? (1 point)
"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."
"Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government."
"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people."
"We, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America... solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States...."
The excerpt that represents a grievance of the American colonists included in the Declaration of Independence is:
"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people."
This line refers to one of the specific grievances listed against King George III, which was one of the main purposes of the Declaration—to outline the reasons why the American colonies sought to break away from British rule.