Question

What argument does Thomas Jefferson make in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence? We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
A.The american colonist desire amore peaceful allience with great britian
B.the american colonist have right to seek freedom from great britian
C.the american colonies could form a better goverment
D.the king of britian and members have little interest in walfare of the colonies
E.the american colonies should have sufficent representation in british parliment if america and britian are to coexist peacefully

Answer 1

B. The American Colonies have right to seek freedom from Great Britain

In this opening statement of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson states that there are certain obvious truths. He says that everyone is equal, and that everyone has rights given to them by their Creator. These inalienable rights are: "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." In order to have liberty and be happy, Jefferson is saying that the colonies must be free of British rule