The declaration of independence was written to
a. explain why colonists were angry with british rule.
b. encourage freedom and equality for slaves and women.
c. explain how colonists would follow parliament's laws.
d. support the british king but not parliament

Which of the following statements describes the philosophy of thomas hobbes? democracy is necessary for a country to succeed. b. a country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed. c. people have natural rights to life, to be free and to own property. d. a country needs no rulers or government to be safe and successful.