The Declaration of Independence

Question 1

What, besides the thesis, does Jefferson include in his introduction?

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statements of belief shared by the colonial representatives

Question 2

Which ideas appear in the conclusion? Check the two best answers.

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People in the colonies have a shared cause that unites them.; People have the right to separate from oppressive governments.

Question 3

If all citizens are equal, and John and Mary are citizens, then

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John and Mary are equal.

Question 4

If it is wrong to take someone’s property by force, and the king has forced colonists to house and feed his soldiers rent-free, then

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the king’s actions are wrong.

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