Which document stated that the colonists were ready to “to die freemen rather than to live as slaves”? a the declaration of independence b the declaration of causes and necessities of taking up arms c the olive branch petition dthe philadelphia gazette

The document which stated that the colonists were ready to "die freemen rather than to live as slaves" is B. The Declaration of Causes and Necessities of Taking Up Arms. This document was set forth by Congress on July 6, 1775 against British authority in American colonies. This Declaration explained the reason that made the thirteen colonies take up arms in the American Revolutionary War. The colonists rejected policies such as taxation without representation and coercive acts, as well as the declaratory act.

"a government in which power is divided between state and national levels". federalism is a system of government in which entities such and state and province, share power with the national government.

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.