Select all the correct answers. What were the two main purposes of the Declaration of Independence?

formally announce the independence of the American colonies

express a desire to remain loyal subjects of the British king

request settlement rights of the colonists in the West

list the grievances that the colonies had against the British government

request the British parliament to suspend the Writs of Assistance

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.