The Declaration of Independence

Question 1 • OK-English III-SPS-A

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

Answer

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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The Declaration of Independence