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What, besides the thesis, does Jefferson include in his introduction?statements of belief shared by the colonial representativesclaims that will anger and divide the colonistslegal advice for citizens to use against the governmentsentences that repeat the thesis in different words

A
statements of belief shared by the colonial representatives
B
claims that will anger and divide the colonists
C
legal advice for citizens to use against the government
D
sentences that repeat the thesis in different words
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If it is wrong to take someone’s property by force, and the king has forced colonists to house and feed his soldiers rent-free, then

A
the king has taken property by force.
B
the king’s actions are wrong.
C
the king should make soldiers pay rent.
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Which ideas appear in the conclusion? Check the two best answers.

A
People have unalienable rights.
B
People in the colonies have a shared cause that unites them.
C
People have the right to separate from oppressive governments.
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If all citizens are equal, and John and Mary are citizens, then

A
John and Mary are equal.
B
John is a citizen.
C
Mary is a citizen
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Jefferson’s reasoning is valid, but what could be added to the minor premise to strengthen the conclusion that revolution is necessary?

A
Only democracies can protect unalienable rights.
B
All governments need to take away some of these rights.
C
Once governments take away these rights, they cannot be returned.
D
Colonists have previously asked the king to reform these laws.

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