Question

Which statement BEST describes the ideas about government in the Declaration of Independence? (A) The government of the United States would be based on freedom, equality, and protecting the people's rights. (B) Only white male landowners would have rights (C)The United States would be a monarchy, like Great Britain. (D )Government powers would be placed in the hands of a small group of wealthy British men. Please help me on this question.

Answer 1

Answer:

See below.

Explanation:

It definitely is not C or D. On the surface it would be A, emphasized in contrast to their experiences at the hands of the British, and that is the option I would choose. In reality at the beginning B is what people experienced.