Which best explains how the body of the Declaration of Independence supports Jefferson’s purpose?A.It lists the ways that King George III has injured the colonies.B.It explains that it is necessary for the colonies to govern themselves.C.It asserts that the signers will uphold the duties of the U.S. government.D.It introduces the universal rights that colonists agree to respect.

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?A.To ask Great Britain for more rights and representationB.To propose a formal set of laws for the American coloniesC.To request an end to British taxes in AmericaD.To remove the American colonies from British rule

The first, briefer section of the Declaration of Independence dealt with _______, while the second included _______.Multiple ChoiceAmerican grievances; reasons for now becoming independent of the Englishthe general right of revolution based on natural rights; the specific offenses of King George III by which England forfeited its right to rule Americansthe announcement of American independence; the reasons why such a declaration must be made at this timethe assertion that all men are created equal; the rights of life, liberty, and happiness as justifications for severing ties with England

What argument do the authors of the Declaration of Independence make?A.Britain should create a new government for the colonists because the current government is not sufficient.B.The writers of the declaration should rule the colonies because they can do a better job than Britain.C.The king should apologize to the colonists because he has not protected their freedom.D.The colonists should separate from Britain because Britain does not protect the colonists' rights.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What did the Declaration of Independence list as a reason the colonies sought independence from Great Britain?A.A monarchy was profoundly undemocratic, and colonists objected to it.B.The colonists were taxed but could not vote for representatives in Parliament.C.Governors of the colonies should have been chosen from colonial residents.D.The British army failed to protect colonists against revolutionary uprisings.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best describes how the concept of popular sovereignty influenced the creation of the Declaration of Independence?A.It pushed Americans to create a document that balanced liberty and security in a way that would create a stable new nation.B.It inspired the American colonists to move toward self-rule by declaring independence from a government that denied them representation.C.It reminded the American colonists that if leaders were not providing services and security, those leaders should be changed.D.It introduced American thinkers to the idea that people had certain God-given rights that could never be taken away.