Which phrase indicates that the colonists are protesting their lack of representation? A.) "Among [certain unalienable rights] are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." B.) "[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed." C.) "Prudence [dictates] that governments-should not be changed for light and transient causes." D.) "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

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Brooklyn Hester

31 October, 12:28

Which phrase indicates that the colonists are protesting their lack of representation? A.) "Among [certain unalienable rights] are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." B.) "[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed." C.) "Prudence [dictates] that governments-should not be changed for light and transient causes." D.) "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

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Drake Maddox · Answer 1

"B.) "[Governments derive] their just powers from the consent of the governed." is correct, since by "consent of the governed" the colonists are taking about their inability to have a representative in Parliament.