Question

How does paragraph 2 expand on how despotism has led to the current tension between the colonies and Great Britain?

A It highlights how a government led by a monarch is different from a democracy.
B It questions the legality of Great Britain's rule over the colonies.
C It provides a list of specific grievances against the king.

D It explains the philosophy that supports separation from Great Britain.

HERE IS THE PARAGRAPH
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Answer 1

The answer would be C. THough the ENTIRE document was a list of greivences against the king and the British monarchy.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. It explains the philosophy that supports separation from Great Britain.

Explanation:

This passage explains the basic philosophy that the Founding Fathers believed in. These ideas are a consequence of the Enlightenment movement that gained traction in Europe during the 18th century. By explaining what their philosophy is, the writers of the Declaration of Independence provide evidence of why separation from Great Britain is necessary. They believe that the protection of inalienable rights as well as the rights to equality, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness were impossible to achieve under British rule.