Question

What does Thomas Jefferson give as the main precondition for the alteration or abolition of government by the people in the Declaration of Independence?
A.)A stated desire for self-rule

B.)The monarchy became destructive and tyrannical

C.)The distance and cultural differences between England and America

D.)Serious and repeated abuses against basic human rights

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

The Declaration of Independence of the United States is a document that states the reasons that why America is at war against Britain. The document was written or composed by Thomas Jefferson.

In his document, he stated that it becomes important for citizens to establish new government when it begins to abuse basic natural or human rights. The government of Britain became tyrannical and abusive towards the basic human rights and begin to ill-treat people in colonies, thus the colonies all came together to abolish or alter the existing government and develop a new one.

Thus the precondition stated by Jefferson to ablish or alter the government is when they become abusive towards basic human and natural rights. Therefore, option D is correct.