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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE by Thomas Jefferson

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Question 1

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Which of the following best expresses the author's main purpose in this document?

to end the war between the colonies and Great Britain by declaring a revolution

to criticize the King of England's reign over the colonies and advocate for his removal from power

to declare the thirteen colonies free of Great Britain's rule and illustrate why they are declaring independence

to denounce the colonists' treatment as second-class citizens and advocate for better treatment from the king

Question 2

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PART A: Which of the following statements best describes how the author views the relationship between the people and their government?

The government grants the people inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

The people have the right to change or remove their government if it infringes upon their rights and no longer represents their interests

The people have the right to change their government whenever they wish, even for small offenses, because they give it power.

The government is preserved because the people are invested in making sure their rights are secure from change.

Question 3

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PART B: Which of the following quotes from paragraph 2 best supports the answer to Part A?

"that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"

"to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"

"whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government"

"Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes"

Question 4

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How do paragraphs 3-29 contribute to the key concept of the colonies' independence from Great Britain?

This section lists the king's numerous acts of injustices in order to set an example for the newly established U.S. government.

This section highlights how different the king's behavior is from those of the founding fathers, who value freedom over power.

This section is included to discourage the king from continuing such offenses against the colonists, who have declared independence.

This section details the king's numerous acts of injustice, justifying the colonies' decision to declare independence from Great Britain.