Why did the colonists believe they needed to explain their theory of government to justify their decision to declare independence

Anthony johnson, an african who arrived in virginia in 1621, a. learned the powhatan language and became a translator for governor thomas dale. b. owned slaves. c. translated the king james version of the holy bible into indian and african dialects. d. was the first slave who purchased his freedom with earnings from growing tobacco.

When congress passed the way davis bill in response to lincolns reconstruction plans the president did what to the bill

Which of the following groups were allies against the pequot indians during the pequot war?