Read the excerpt from a declaration passed by the united nations general assembly in 1960. 3. inadequacy of political, economic, social or educational preparedness should never serve as a pretext for delaying independence. what does the un declaration say about delaying independence for colonized regions? a. a lack of educational preparedness should lead to a delay in granting independence. b. economic challenges should postpone the date when a colony is granted independence. c. there are very few circumstances that should delay a colony gaining its independence. d. colonies with widespread political instability should not be granted independence.