5. Why was it OK for colonist to declare their independence from England?

the American colonists were able to confirm an official alliance with the Government of France and obtain French assistance in the war against Great Britain.. Independence would be necessary, however, before French officials would consider the possibility of an alliance.

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.