We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. which of the following statements best explains this quote from the declaration of independence? select one: a. the colonists would create a list of rights that would be used as written laws by the king. b. the king must provide people with certain rights even if he does not agree with them. c. the colonists would like to be given the ability to create their own government. d. people have rights that come from no government or law or agreement.