Question

Which sentence in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence indicates that the colonists did not wish to remain hostile toward Great Britain in the future?

Answer 1

Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence that indicates the colonists did not wish to remain hostile toward Great Britain in the future is " We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends."

In the above quote Jefferson talk at length about how they were ignored thoroughly by the British people. Recognising the former countrymen to have equal rights as the colonists as an idea of humanity, Jefferson compel to break with the former countrymen. He stated that everyone should be treated equally instead of resorting to resentment of name-calling.

Answer 2

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "a. 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."