They chose to create the declaration of independence because the English were being oppressive toward the new colonies. Since they didn't like it the created the document to break free of the English to be able to fight them. Even though there was already bloodshed they wanted to end that.
I believe that there was hunger due to shortage of supplies. :)
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Answer:
the answer is B on Ed just took the test
Http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/hernando-de-soto, all I can really do, bud.