The Declaration of Independence

Question 1

Check the three statements that help Jefferson advance his argument for why the colonies should break free.The king has refused to pass laws that would help the colonists.The colonists would have more rights under a different monarchy.The colonists have repeatedly tried to work with the British government.The king has imposed taxes without consent from the colonists.

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A: The king has refused to pass laws that would help the colonists.; C: The colonists have repeatedly tried to work with the British government.; D: The king has imposed taxes without consent from the colonists.

Question 2

Why would a historian researching early colonial government find the signatures on the Declaration of Independence useful? Check the two best answers. They identify people who were important in colonial government. They identify people who supported rebellion. They identify those who sided with the British.They identify those who supported absolute tyranny.

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Question 3

According to Jefferson, what is the source of a government’s authority?the consent of the people traditionmilitary forcea strong, organized leader

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A: the consent of the people

Question 4

Jefferson gives a long list of “Facts [to] be submitted to a candid world.” Give a short explanation of how this list helps Jefferson achieve his purpose of justifying a revolution.

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The list of facts gives concrete evidence of the king’s repeated abuses of the colonies’ rights. By showing a clear pattern of tyranny to a candid world, Jefferson proves that revolution is justified and supports his thesis that the colonies must declare independence.

Question 5

Review the correct answers from the list below, and check any of the reasons you included in your response.It provides evidence that supports the thesis.It connects evidence and main ideas.It appeals to readers and their shared experiences as colonists.

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Question 6

Check the three statements that help Jefferson advance his argument for why the colonies should break free.

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A: The king has refused to pass laws that would help the colonists.; C: The colonists have repeatedly tried to work with the British government.; D: The king has imposed taxes without consent from the colonists.

Question 7

Why would a historian researching early colonial government find the signatures on the Declaration of Independence useful? Check the two best answers.

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A: They identify people who were important in colonial government.; B: They identify people who supported rebellion.

Question 8

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Question 9

Question 9

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Jefferson’s list of "Facts" provides specific evidence of King George III’s tyranny to support his thesis that the colonies have a right to be free. By documenting the King's repeated violations of the colonists' rights, Jefferson builds a logical argument that connects his evidence to his main ideas. Additionally, the grievances appeal to the shared experiences of the colonists, proving that the revolution is a necessary response to a long history of abuses.

Question 10

Jefferson delays mentioning the American colonies until late in the introduction. How does this delay affect his argument? Check the two best answers.It draws readers into the argument and establishes that ideas apply to society.It prevents readers from quickly losing sympathy for the Americans.It engages readers by creating a sense of mystery about the Americans.It emphasizes that the principles involved are universal, not just American.

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A: It draws readers into the argument and establishes that ideas apply to society.; D: It emphasizes that the principles involved are universal, not just American.

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