The " Declaration " section of the Declaration of Independence contains the purpose of government. The major rights of the US citizens including right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. People's consent has been taken before forming the government.
The correct answer is (D) fresh water sources
I would like to say C, because they were imperialistic power who sought out many colonies through out the world and they were heavily militaristic about these colonies. But I would wait for a second answer before you choose C, as I am unsure of this.