By authority of the good people of these Colonies, (we) solemnly publish and declare, that these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved.” - The Declaration of Independence, 1776 Which statement BEST reflects the intentions of this statement? A. The colonies wanted to get King George II to listen to their grievances and compromise with them. B. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were asking for a pardon from the king for their actions. C. This statement intends to proclaim the colonies fully and completely separate from British rule. D. The statement is forming a new political party to be represented in the English Parliament.