Choosing Language for Context and Purpose — Unit test

Question 2 • FL-1001370-English 3 A

Which of the following statements supports the idea that Colonists tried to work with the king before writing the Declaration of Independence?

Answer

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...”

“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.”

“Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes...”

“Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.”

Explanation

Choice B says the colonists repeatedly petitioned for redress in humble terms, showing that they tried to resolve their complaints before declaring independence. The passage says those petitions were met with further injury, which helps explain why they eventually chose to separate. Choice A states a principle of equality, not an attempt to work with the king.

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