n the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson listed a series of grievances that colonists had against British rule. What
purpose did this serve? The list identified changes that would be made under the new government. The list provided a series of compromises needed to stay as a British colony. The list outlined how the British broke the social contract. The list gave reasons why the British should leave the colonies.
In the mid-1500s, John Calvin taught that humans could not change their fate through prayer, faith, or good deeds. This philosophy became known as predestination.
