In 1776,one Important Reason That Colonists Regarded Independence as a Desirable

 In 1776,one important reason that colonists regarded independence as a desirable alternative was that they 

A)  no longer had confidence that the British government would protect their liberties. 
B)  could no longer afford the price of British exports. 
C)  had come to reject the philosophy of John Locke. 
D)  had come to reject British ideas of individual rights. 
E)  were struggling economically.