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

A
The king has refused to pass laws that would help the colonists.
B
The colonists would have more rights under a different monarchy.
C
The colonists have repeatedly tried to work with the British government.
D
The king has imposed taxes without consent from the colonists.
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Jefferson delays mentioning the American colonies until late in the introduction. How does this delay affect his argument? Check the two best answers.

A
It draws readers into the argument and establishes that ideas apply to society.
B
It prevents readers from quickly losing sympathy for the Americans.
C
It engages readers by creating a sense of mystery about the Americans.
D
It emphasizes that the principles involved are universal, not just American.
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Why would a historian researching early colonial government find the signatures on the Declaration of Independence useful? Check the two best answers.

A
They identify people who were important in colonial government.
B
They identify people who supported rebellion.
C
They identify those who sided with the British.
D
They identify those who supported absolute tyranny.
4

According to Jefferson, what is the source of a government’s authority?

A
the consent of the people
B
tradition
C
military force
D
a strong, organized leader
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Jefferson gives a long list of “Facts [to] be submitted to a candid world.” Give a short explanation of how this list helps Jefferson achieve his purpose of justifying a revolution.

Answer:

The list of facts gives concrete evidence of the king’s repeated abuses of the colonies’ rights. By showing a clear pattern of tyranny to a candid world, Jefferson proves that revolution is justified and supports his thesis that the colonies must declare independence.

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Review the correct answers from the list below, and check any of the reasons you included in your response.

A
It provides evidence that supports the thesis.
B
It connects evidence and main ideas.
C
It appeals to readers and their shared experiences as colonists.

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