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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence

Question 7 • Common Core ELA 11 - ELA3011 CR

Jefferson’s reasoning is valid, but what could be added to the minor premise to strengthen the conclusion that revolution is necessary?

Answer
A
Only democracies can protect unalienable rights.
B
All governments need to take away some of these rights.
C
Once governments take away these rights, they cannot be returned.
D
Colonists have previously asked the king to reform these laws.

Explanation

Jefferson’s reasoning is strengthened by evidence that the colonists tried peaceful remedies before concluding that revolution was necessary. Adding that they had previously asked the king to reform the laws shows that reform was attempted and failed, making revolution seem like the remaining option. The other choices make broad claims about governments or rights but do not establish that peaceful efforts were exhausted.

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