Which statements BEST explain why the Declaration of Independence includes a list of grievances? Choose TWO answers below.

A
to act as a list of demands from the colonists to the king

B
to explain that human rights are given by nature, not man

C
to illustrate how England's government had failed the colonies

D
to defend the colonies' decision to become an independent nation

E
to describe how the new nation's government will differ from British rule