Question

Rectitude of our intentions means “rightness of our actions.”


What is this excerpt trying to say?

The colonists will support the British crown.

The colonists will work with the British crown.

The colonies will continue to be separate.

The colonists will unite to form a new nation.
We, 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.

- The Declaration of Independence

Answer 1

The colonists will unite to form a new nation.

Explanation: the passage declares the colonies "Free and Independent States" and "Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown," meaning they are breaking with Britain and forming a united, independent nation.