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Read the excerpt from the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence."And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor."Why does Jefferson conclude with this statement?

A
to soften the impact of this document so that more readers agree with it
B
to leave an opening for future negotiations with the British
C
to show colonial support for the document and the willingness to fight for independence
D
to influence other nations in their own struggles for independence
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Which best describes how Jefferson organizes his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence?

A
by listing the ways in which the King of England has oppressed the colonies
B
by listing the colonies’ tactics to rebel against the King of England
C
by listing the changes the King must make in order to appease the colonies
D
by listing the many benefits that the colonies will gain through liberation
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Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.“Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.” Which statement best describes the excerpt?

A
This is the minor premise of the Declaration of Independence.
B
This is the major premise of the Declaration of Independence.
C
This is the evidence presented in the Declaration of Independence.
D
This is the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence.
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Which statement best describes the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence?

A
It contains different colonists’ opinions about whether the colonies should attempt to separate from Britain.
B
It describes why the colonists wanted to be free from Britain and what led to their decision to fight against British rule.
C
It describes why colonists and the founding fathers believed in the separation of church and state.
D
It contains the signatures of famous colonists such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
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Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples, and then explains

A
the relationship between the colonies and Britain.
B
the unalienable rights of certain groups of people.
C
that governments should always represent their people.
D
that the colonies will go to war against Britain.
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Which of the following is a central idea in the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

A
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are unalienable rights.
B
The colonies have the right to separate from Britain's oppressive rule.
C
Colonists should have more rights than their British brethren.
D
British citizens will be barred from entering the colonies in the future.
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Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence?

A
to incite Britain to go to war with the colonies
B
to air grievances against the British king
C
to unite the colonies against the British government
D
to turn the colonies into a single nation
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Which statement best explains why the Declaration of Independence does not directly address the issue of slavery?

A
Thomas Jefferson’s own plantation used the labor of enslaved people.
B
Thomas Jefferson did not believe in the selling of enslaved people.
C
Some colonies supported enslavement to ensure profits, and others were opposed to enslavement.
D
Some colonists believed that enslaved people would want to fight the British.
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In the introduction of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explains the way a government should function. In the body of the document,

A
he illustrates how the king of England is not living up to these expectations.
B
he describes how each specific branch of Britain’s monarchy should operate.
C
he illustrates the steps the colonies will take to overthrow the king.
D
he describes the steps the king must take to maintain the colonies.
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Read the quotation from the Declaration of Independence.“[The king] has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.”Based on the quotation, which best describes how White male colonists felt about Indigenous peoples?

A
White male colonists were fearful and mistrusting of Indigenous cultures.
B
White male colonists were sad and resigned toward Indigenous tribes.
C
White male colonists were optimistic about their relationships with Indigenous tribes
D
White male colonists were empathetic and understanding of Indigenous cultures.

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