17. which british act does the grievance below make reference to and how did it violate the natural rights of the colonist? “for denying us the right to a trial by jury”-list of grievances, excerpt from the declaration of independence, 1776

It refers to the British bill of rights. The British bill of rights established that there would always be a trial by jury and that people would be protected. It is a grievance because the king does not give them trial by jury just because they are in the colonies.