(01.02 MC)Reаd the excerpt frоm Histоry оf the United Stаtes by Chаrles and Mary Beard. Then answer the question that follows.The Congress drew up a declaration of American rights and stated in clear and dignified language the grievances of the colonists. It approved the resistance to British measures offered by Massachusetts and promised the united support of all sections. It prepared an address to King George and another to the people of England, disavowing the idea of independence but firmly attacking the policies pursued by the British government.Which of the following best paraphrases the excerpt?