According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following describes the first action that had to be taken in declaring independence from England?
a. Armed rebellion against the British troops who were stationed in the colonies
b. A resolution by the Continental Congress asking the king to grant independence
to the colonies
c. Protesting unfair taxes using civil disobedience
d. Listing grievances that described what Parliament and the King had done to cause
the colonies to want independence