Thomas Jefferson's Autobiography

Jefferson blames England's abuses on

King George

After heated debate, a passage condemning King George for encouraging the slave trade was allowed to remain.

False

Jefferson believed that, whenever abuses occur in government, the government should be promptly changed

False

The Declaration of Independence guarantees that all men and women are granted the same rights

False

The possibility of future friendship between America and England is repeatedly emphasized throughout the draft

False

Writing about this historic composition later, Jefferson indicates that he welcomed the changes

False

Changes in the original wording of the Declaration of Independence were made because of

the need to appease various political factions

To what audience is the Declaration of Independence addressed?

all humankind

Which elements of persuasive writing can be found in the Declaration of Independence?

all of these

A common characteristic of the Age of Reason that is expressed in the Declaration of Independence is

concern for the public welfare

The central purpose of the Declaration of Independence is to

declare the independence of the colonies and state the reasons for separation from England

Jefferson believed that the final version of the Declaration of Independence was

disappointing because of its many omissions

The view of the English king in the Declaration is that he is

intolerably tyrannical

The Declaration of Independence was adopted after

revisions by Congress

Jefferson faced political opposition regarding

slavery

The final draft of the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.

True

Close examination of the revised draft shows that most alterations were deletions rather than additions

True

In his autobiography, Thomas Jefferson reveals how Congress altered the original draft of the Declaration of Independence

True

In the opening paragraph, the colonists' right to independence is presented as being in accordance with the laws of nature.

True

King George is held responsible for most of the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence.

True