Question
Which BEST describes the type of evidence the author uses to claim that the colonies have the right to throw off rule by Great Britain?
general statements about the rights of people to end all allegiance to unjust government
specific statements about the history of repeated injuries and usurpations
specific statements about the powers independent states should have
general statements about what will most likely bring about safety and happiness. Declaration of independence
general statements about the rights of people to end all allegiance to unjust government
specific statements about the history of repeated injuries and usurpations
specific statements about the powers independent states should have
general statements about what will most likely bring about safety and happiness. Declaration of independence
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The best description of the type of evidence the author uses to claim that the colonies have the right to throw off rule by Great Britain is:
**specific statements about the history of repeated injuries and usurpations.**
In the Declaration of Independence, the author (primarily Thomas Jefferson) outlines a series of grievances against King George III, detailing the ways in which the British government has violated the rights of the colonies. This serves as the basis for justifying their decision to declare independence.
**specific statements about the history of repeated injuries and usurpations.**
In the Declaration of Independence, the author (primarily Thomas Jefferson) outlines a series of grievances against King George III, detailing the ways in which the British government has violated the rights of the colonies. This serves as the basis for justifying their decision to declare independence.