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Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples, and then explains

the relationship between the colonies and Britain.

the unalienable rights of certain groups of people.

that governments should always represent their people.

that the colonies will go to war against Britain.

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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?

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 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 this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.“We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.”Which best describes the colonies’ view of their relationship with the British government?

The colonies have demanded fair treatment from the British government many times, and they believe separating from Britain is their last resort.

The colonies will continue to demand fair treatment from the British government until they receive what they are asking for.

The colonies view the British as friends, and they do not want to rebel against the British government.

The colonies are eager to go to war with the British as punishment for their unjust treatment of the colonies.

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.

Thomas Jefferson organized his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence by listing the

tactics the colonists used to rebel against the King of England

ways in which the King of England oppressed the colonists

benefits that the colonists would gain by seeking liberation from Britain

changes the King should make in order to prevent the colonies from rebelling

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

Thomas Jefferson organized his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence by listing the

tactics the colonists used to rebel against the King of England

ways in which the King of England oppressed the colonists

benefits that the colonists would gain by seeking liberation from Britain

changes the King should make in order to prevent the colonies from rebelling

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 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 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 statement best describes the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence?

It contains different colonists’ opinions about whether the colonies should attempt to separate from Britain.

It describes why the colonists wanted to be free from Britain and what led to their decision to fight against British rule.

It describes why colonists and the founding fathers believed in the separation of church and state.

It contains the signatures of famous colonists such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

Which statement best explains why the Declaration of Independence does not directly address the issue of slavery?

Thomas Jefferson’s own plantation used the labor of enslaved people.

Thomas Jefferson did not believe in the selling of enslaved people.

Some colonies supported enslavement to ensure profits, and others were opposed to enslavement.

Some colonists believed that enslaved people would want to fight the British.

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

In the introduction of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explains the way a government should function. In the body of the document,

he illustrates how the king of England is not living up to these expectations.

he describes how each specific branch of Britain’s monarchy should operate.

he illustrates the steps the colonies will take to overthrow the king.

he describes the steps the king must take to maintain the colonies.

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.

In which section of the Declaration of Independence does Jefferson restate his thesis?

the body

the conclusion

the introduction

the list

Which of the following statements supports the idea that Colonists tried to work with the king before writing the Declaration of Independence?

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...”

“In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.”

“Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes...”

“Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.”

The colonies have demanded fair treatment from the British government many times, and they believe separating from Britain is their last resort.

The colonies will continue to demand fair treatment from the British government until they receive what they are asking for.

The colonies view the British as friends, and they do not want to rebel against the British government.

The colonies are eager to go to war with the British as punishment for their unjust treatment of the colonies.

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.

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