PLEASE HELPP! (this is from newsela btw)
According to the introduction [paragraphs 1-5], what is the MOST important reason why the colonists want to declare independence?

A
All men are created equal and have basic rights.
B
Governments need to have the support of the people to rule.
C
Too many people have put up with bad leaders throughout history.
D
The king’s brutal leadership has caused the colonies to suffer.

yes

explanation:

why

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.

the answer is d the rejection of the olive branch petition.

explanation:

the olive branch petition was an attempt to state the rights of the colonists while keeping their loyalty to the british crown. hope this !

by kd