Question

"The Declaration of Independence"by Thomas JeffersonWe, therefore, the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.The Declaration of IndependenceQuestionUse the passage to answer the question.What is the intended effect of the use of enumeration in this passage?(1 point)Responsesto criticize those who disagree with American independenceto criticize those who disagree with American independenceto draw attention to the specific illegal acts of the British Empireto draw attention to the specific illegal acts of the British Empireto convince the reader of the justness of breaking ties with Englandto convince the reader of the justness of breaking ties with Englandto make a religious argument for forming a new nation

Answer 1

The intended effect of the use of enumeration in this passage is to **convince the reader of the justness of breaking ties with England**. By clearly stating the rights and powers that the newly independent states possess, along with the reasons behind their declaration, Jefferson aims to persuade the audience of the legitimacy and necessity of their actions against British rule.