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

Jefferson argues that the king has obstructed laws needed by the colonies and imposed taxes without the colonists’ consent. He also says the colonists repeatedly petitioned the British government for redress, but their requests were ignored. These claims support breaking away; the statement about gaining more rights under a different monarchy is not part of that argument.

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