The Declaration of Independence ENGLISH III ONLINE CLASS

Why was unity so important during the drafting of the Declaration of Independence? Check any or all that apply. It showed that colonists wanted independence for the same reasons. It showed that colonists agreed on what they needed to do. It showed the colonists' commitment to gaining independence. It showed the principles that would define the American Revolution.

select all theyre all right

Why would a historian researching early colonial government find the signatures on the Declaration of Independence useful? Check the two best answers. They identify people who were important in colonial government. They identify people who supported rebellion. They identify those who sided with the British. They identify those who supported absolute tyranny.

a,b

Why would this quotation appear in the body? It repeats the argument. It supports the argument. It summarizes the argument -- [[King George III] has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. —from the Declaration of Independence]

b

Where would you find a restatement of the thesis? in the introduction in the body in the conclusion ----- Where would you find Jefferson's thesis? in the introduction in the body in the conclusion

c --- a

Jefferson gives a long list of "Facts [to] be submitted to a candid world." Give a short explanation of how this list helps Jefferson achieve his purpose of justifying a revolution.

MY ANSWER: The "Facts to be submitted to the candid world" was established in the Declaration to help support Jefferson's and other scholars objective. He gave facts about the misconduct and unfairness the American citizens had endured. ----- WHAT THEY WERE LOOKING FOR: Review the correct answers from the list below, and check any of the reasons you included in your response. It provides evidence that supports the thesis. It connects evidence and main ideas. It appeals to readers and their shared experiences as colonists.

According to Jefferson, what is the source of a government's authority? the consent of the people tradition military force a strong, organized leader

a

Check the three statements that help Jefferson advance his argument for why the colonies should break free. The king has refused to pass laws that would help the colonists. The colonists would have more rights under a different monarchy. The colonists have repeatedly tried to work with the British government. The king has imposed taxes without consent from the colonists. ----- Jefferson delays mentioning the American colonies until late in the introduction. How does this delay affect his argument? Check the two best answers. It draws readers into the argument and establishes that ideas apply to society. It prevents readers from quickly losing sympathy for the Americans. It engages readers by creating a sense of mystery about the Americans. It emphasizes that the principles involved are universal, not just American.

a,c,d -- a,d

Why was Jefferson chosen as the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence? He was the first one to think of breaking ties with Britain. He was an eloquent writer and supported American independence. He attended the Continental Congress debates. He wrote faster than the other members of the Committee of Five. ------- What is one of Jefferson's central ideas in the Declaration of Independence? The colonists should unite against the British. Slavery is wrong and should be abolished. Everyone is created equal and has certain rights. All colonists should work with the British to create more effective local governments.

b --- c