Which of the following statements supports the idea that Colonists tried to work with the king before writing the Declaration of Independence?

Choice B says the colonists repeatedly petitioned for redress in humble terms, showing that they tried to resolve their complaints before declaring independence. The passage says those petitions were met with further injury, which helps explain why they eventually chose to separate. Choice A states a principle of equality, not an attempt to work with the king.

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