Question

According to the Declaration of Independence, which situation justifies open rebellion against a government? high unemployment and inflation a ruler denying citizens their rights a central government with weak powers a long distance between a government and its people

Answer 1

According to the Declaration of Independence a ruler's denial of citizens rights was a justification for the open rebellion against such a government. The Declaration of Independence was to declare and to justify why the colonies sought to rid themselves of the British Crown's control because they felt their natural rights to self-government and representation were being denied by the British Government.