We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men . . . are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. . . . That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.

–The Declaration of Independence

How does this passage reflect the goals of the American Revolution?

It separates the powers of government into separate branches.
It restores the monarchy to a Protestant ruler.
It protects the natural rights of American citizens.
It establishes a representative form of government.