Question

But when a long train of abuses and usurpations… it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
Read this passage from the Declaration of Independence.
Which of the following actions does the passage justify?
A) Benedict Arnold worked secretly for Great Britain.
B) Benjamin Franklin served as ambassador to France.
C) John Adams helped make peace with the British after the Revolution.
D) George Washington led the Continental Army.

Answer 1

Answer:

C)John Adams helped make peace with the British, D)George Washington led the continental Army, after the Revolution is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The passage refers to the American revolution and why it was started. The colonialists rebelled because the King failed secure their future. He harmed them with unjust taxes and laws.

During the revolution John Adams was appointed to negotiate with the British after the revolution. Later he returned to Massachusetts and got elected as a delegate to the state convention for crafting new constitution.

George Washington was made the commander in chief for the continental army. He was given priority over John Hancock because of his previous military experience and also because  the congressmen thought that as he was a leader from Virginia, he could help to unite all the colonies.