Before deciding to separate from Great Britain, the American colonist:

The American colonist decided to shut down all their local colonies government before deciding to separate from Great Britain.
The separation from the Great Britain rule led to the declaration of independence in the 1774.
Hence, the colonist decided to shut down all their local colonies government before deciding to separate from Great Britain.
Therefore, the Option C is correct.
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