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

A
the body
B
the conclusion
C
the introduction
D
the list
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In the introduction of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explains the way a government should function. In the body of the document,

A
he illustrates how the king of England is not living up to these expectations.
B
he describes how each specific branch of Britain’s monarchy should operate.
C
he illustrates the steps the colonies will take to overthrow the king.
D
he describes the steps the king must take to maintain the colonies.
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Which of the following statements supports the idea that Colonists tried to work with the king before writing the Declaration of Independence?

A
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...”
B
“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.”
C
“Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes...”
D
“Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.”
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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?

A
to soften the impact of this document so that more readers agree with it
B
to leave an opening for future negotiations with the British
C
to show colonial support for the document and the willingness to fight for independence
D
to influence other nations in their own struggles for independence
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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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