Which of the following best expresses the author’s main purpose in this document? Pick the answer and EXPLAIN WHY you chose this answer. A. to end the war between the colonies and Great Britain by declaring a revolution

B. to criticize the King of England’s reign over the colonies and advocate for his removal from power

C. to declare the thirteen colonies free of Great Britain’s rule and illustrate why they are declaring independence

D. to denounce the colonists’ treatment as second-class citizens and advocate for better treatment from the king