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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?

A
White male colonists were fearful and mistrusting of Indigenous cultures.
B
White male colonists were sad and resigned toward Indigenous tribes.
C
White male colonists were optimistic about their relationships with Indigenous tribes
D
White male colonists were empathetic and understanding of Indigenous cultures.
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Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples, and then explains

A
the relationship between the colonies and Britain.
B
the unalienable rights of certain groups of people.
C
that governments should always represent their people.
D
that the colonies will go to war against Britain.
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How does Jefferson support his major premise in the body of the Declaration of Independence?

A
He lists the abuses the colonies have suffered under British rule.
B
He explains that retaliation is necessary to teach the British a lesson.
C
He reveals the signatures of delegates from each colony.
D
He lists the colonies' future demands for British protection.
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Which best describes the structure of the Declaration of Independence?

A
introduction and thesis › list of reasons why the British government is oppressive › conclusion that the colonies must separate
B
list of evidence against the British government › thesis that colonies should separate › conclusion that war is inevitable
C
introduction about the causes of oppression › list of the causes and effects of British rule › summary of the list of the causes and effects
D
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
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Jefferson aimed to unite the colonies in writing the Declaration of Independence. How does the structure of the document support his purpose?

A
He concludes by stating that representatives from all thirteen colonies support the document.
B
He concludes by clearly defining responsibilities in the rebellion.
C
He concludes by listing all of the colonies’ grievances against the king.
D
He concludes by explaining that rebellion will not work unless all of the colonies join the cause.

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