Question
Which quotation from the "Declaration of Independence" best supports the answer to #1?
A. "... a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." (paragraph 1)
B. "
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . ." (paragraph 2)
C. "We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and
settlement here." (paragraph 31)
D. "... that all political connection between them and the State of Great
A. "... a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." (paragraph 1)
B. "
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . ." (paragraph 2)
C. "We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and
settlement here." (paragraph 31)
D. "... that all political connection between them and the State of Great
Answers
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The best quotation from the "Declaration of Independence" that supports the theme of the right to alter or abolish a government when it becomes destructive, which is central to the document's purpose, is:
B. "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . ." (paragraph 2)
This quote emphasizes the principle that the government is established to ensure certain rights and that the people have the authority to change it if it fails in its duties.
B. "That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . ." (paragraph 2)
This quote emphasizes the principle that the government is established to ensure certain rights and that the people have the authority to change it if it fails in its duties.