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Jefferson aimed to unite the colonies in writing the Declaration of Independence. How does the structure of the document support his purpose?

He concludes by stating that representatives from all thirteen colonies support the document.

He concludes by clearly defining responsibilities in the rebellion.

He concludes by listing all of the colonies’ grievances against the king.

He concludes by explaining that rebellion will not work unless all of the colonies join the cause.

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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?

This is the minor premise of the Declaration of Independence.

This is the major premise of the Declaration of Independence.

This is the evidence presented in the Declaration of Independence.

This is the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence.

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?

White male colonists were fearful and mistrusting of Indigenous cultures.

White male colonists were sad and resigned toward Indigenous tribes.

White male colonists were optimistic about their relationships with Indigenous tribes

White male colonists were empathetic and understanding of Indigenous cultures.

Which of the following is a central idea in the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are unalienable rights.

The colonies have the right to separate from Britain's oppressive rule.

Colonists should have more rights than their British brethren.

British citizens will be barred from entering the colonies in the future.

Which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson's purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence?

to incite Britain to go to war with the colonies

to air grievances against the British king

to unite the colonies against the British government

to turn the colonies into a single nation

Which best describes how Jefferson organizes his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence?

by listing the ways in which the King of England has oppressed the colonies

by listing the colonies’ tactics to rebel against the King of England

by listing the changes the King must make in order to appease the colonies

by listing the many benefits that the colonies will gain through liberation

How does Jefferson support his major premise in the body of the Declaration of Independence?

He lists the abuses the colonies have suffered under British rule.

He explains that retaliation is necessary to teach the British a lesson.

He reveals the signatures of delegates from each colony.

He lists the colonies' future demands for British protection.

Read the statement.When a government fails to protect the unalienable rights of its citizens, it is the duty and right of citizens to create another form of government.This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s

text structure.

minor premise.

conclusion.

major premise.

Which best describes the structure of the Declaration of Independence?

introduction and thesis › list of reasons why the British government is oppressive › conclusion that the colonies must separate

list of evidence against the British government › thesis that colonies should separate › conclusion that war is inevitable

introduction about the causes of oppression › list of the causes and effects of British rule › summary of the list of the causes and effects

list of the characteristics of a just government › ways in which the British government has not met these standards › thesis that the colonies must separate

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?

to soften the impact of this document so that more readers agree with it

to leave an opening for future negotiations with the British

to show colonial support for the document and the willingness to fight for independence

to influence other nations in their own struggles for independence

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