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Question 12 • United States History and Geography

Colonial leaders used which of these documents to state their grievances with Britain?

Answer
A
the Declaration of Independence
B
the English Bill of Rights
C
the US Constitution
D
the Articles of Confederation

Explanation

The Declaration of Independence listed the colonists’ grievances against the British king and explained why they sought independence. The English Bill of Rights, Articles of Confederation, and US Constitution served different purposes.

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