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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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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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Read the quotation from The Crisis, Number IV.“It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same.”Which phrase best describes the “cause” that Paine refers to?

A
the strength to start a rebellion
B
fair treatment from the king
C
gaining control over more land
D
freedom from an oppressive government
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Read the statement.Achieving independence requires sacrifice and determination.This statement is the The Crisis, Number IV’s

A
minor premise.
B
conclusion.
C
major premise.
D
body.
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Which is the best summary of the final paragraph of The Crisis, Number IV?

A
Paine asks General Howe to leave the colonies and return to Britain.
B
Paine informs General Howe that the colonists will continue to fight for independence.
C
Paine informs the colonists that they must sacrifice in order to attain freedom.
D
Paine asks the colonists to fight against General Howe and the British army.

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