Answer:
Politics
Explanation:
The most significant change in the late 18th and early 20th centuries is POLITICS.
This is evident in the major events that occurred and shook or change the world during this period.
For example, the French Revolution of 1789, affected Europe as monarchical and aristocracy style of government were challenged. The effects also reached the American colony, particularly the South and Central America.
Similarly, World War 1 in 1914, changed the course of action in the 20th century, as nations formed alliances, enemies, change style of government, and many more.
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.
Explanation:
The main reason for this was slavery. The US did not want to annex Texas because doing so would have upset the balance between slave states and free states that had been accomplished with the Missouri Compromise of 1820. When Texas became independent, it wanted to join up with the United States.
