Read the opening statement from the Declaration of Independence: The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

Which choice below best summarizes the purpose behind the opening statement above?

Question 6 options:

A Bill of Rights will protect the citizens of the United States until a new governing document can be set in place

Whenever a group of citizens needs to split from their government, it is only reasonable to provide an explanation for such action

All people are born with the natural right to property

England would be best served by electing county officials to rule the colonies