According to the Declaration of Independence, how did the Americans justify their separation from Britain?

King George III was doing an adequate job as a ruler, but the Americans were ready for a change.
The Americans were tired of being ruled by a king who was 3,000 miles away.
The Americans did not think King George III was very intelligent.
King George III had violated the rights of the Americans; therefore, they had the right to overthrow the government.

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According to the Declaration of Independence, how did the Americans justify their separation from Britain?

King George III was doing an adequate job as a ruler, but the Americans were ready for a change.
The Americans were tired of being ruled by a king who was 3,000 miles away.
The Americans did not think King George III was very intelligent.
King George III had violated the rights of the Americans; therefore, they had the right to overthrow the government.

anonymous · Answer

Definitely D) King George III had violated the rights of the Americans; therefore, they had the right to overthrow the government.

anonymous · Answer

The Americans were tired of being ruled by a king who was 3,000 miles away?

anonymous · Answer

They were tired of him, but not because he was 3000 miles away.