Question

Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples, and then explains

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) the relationship between the colonies and Britain.

Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples and then explains the relationship between the colonies and Britain.

After stating the reasons why the 13 colonies demanded independence from the English crown, Jefferson stated some examples that marked the relationship between the colonies and the British monarchy. He cites injustices and violations of the rights of the colonists. The Declaration of Independence was signed in the city of Philadelphia on July 4, 1777.

The other options of the question were B) the inalienable rights of all people. C) that governments should always represent their people. D) that the colonies will go to war against Britain.

Answer 2

Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples, and then explains the listing of the abuses the colonies have suffered under British rule.  

 

EXPLANATION

In the declaration, it was explained that the Thirteen Colonies fought against the British Empire because they regarded themselves as thirteen sovereign and independent countries.

The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a statement of independence, declared at the meeting of the Second Continental Congress at Pennsylvania State House (today Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776.

The declaration explained that the Thirteen Colonies fought against the British Empire. The Thirteen Colonies regarded themselves as thirteen sovereign and independent countries, no longer under British rules. Through this Declaration, they took strategic steps towards forming the United States of America.

This important task fell to Thomas Jefferson, a Virginia lawyer with the age of 33. Jefferson in his assignment was enthused by the English Enlightenment philosopher John Locke whose writings on government put forward two ideas that would be very important to Jefferson:

- That all humans are born with “natural rights,” including the right to protect their lives, liberty, and property.

- The government is a “social contract” between citizens and their leaders, which can be liquified if rulers fail to promote the people’s welfare.

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KEYWORD: Thomas Jefferson, British, colonies  

Subject: History

Class: 10-12

Subchapter: Declaration of Independent