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The Declaration of Independence

Question 7 • FL-1001370-English 3 A

Which best describes how Jefferson organizes his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer
A
by listing the ways in which the King of England has oppressed the colonies
B
by listing the colonies’ tactics to rebel against the King of England
C
by listing the changes the King must make in order to appease the colonies
D
by listing the many benefits that the colonies will gain through liberation

Explanation

Jefferson develops the body of the Declaration by presenting a series of grievances against the King. He lists actions such as imposing taxes without consent and interfering with colonial self-government to show how the colonies have been oppressed. The body is not mainly a list of rebellion tactics, demands for changes, or benefits of independence.

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