In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks about independence through his use of big words and fancy argument skills . First, Jefferson states his thesis, which makes it seem important that the colonists get independence. Next, Jefferson gives evidence against the king of England and how he mistreats the American colonies . Finally, Jefferson suggests that colonists should stop paying taxes and fight , which is the obvious answer to the colonists’ problems.
Selection 1:analyzes the purpose of government
Selection 2:formal English and classical argumentative structure
Selection 3:suggests that the colonies should have
Selection 4:references his mistreatment of the American colonies
Selection 5:reject the king’s authority and revolt
Selection 6:logical solution