The correct answer here is the last option.
The purpose of the Declaration of Independence in general is used to announce the rejection of the British rule, but this excerpt in particular is used to show that the thirteen colonies have every right to rebel against the King as he does not have the best interests of the colonies in mind. So they are completely justified in renouncing his rule.
The anwer is a because u can clearly see the rest are effect of he spanish colonies
They had a better position to spread muslim rule and they had better access to the Mediterranean sea and trade.
