The Haitian Declaration of Independence was issued in 1804, bringing to an end the revolution against colonial France that began in 1791. Written in French, which was not the first language of most Haitians but which was used throughout Europe as the language of international diplomacy, the declaration notes that Haiti will not bring rebellion to other Caribbean nations, promises to respect the sovereignty of its neighbors—widely understood as a reassurance to the United States—and sets up Haiti as an example for future struggles against colonizers (an implicit reference to the many colonies then found in the Americas). So even though the declaration is explicitly addressed to the Haitian people, it’s reasonable to conclude that ______

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The Haitian Declaration of Independence was issued in 1804, bringing to an end the revolution against colonial France that began in 1791. Written in French, which was not the first language of most Haitians but which was used throughout Europe as the language of international diplomacy, the declaration notes that Haiti will not bring rebellion to other Caribbean nations, promises to respect the sovereignty of its neighbors—widely understood as a reassurance to the United States—and sets up Haiti as an example for future struggles against colonizers (an implicit reference to the many colonies then found in the Americas). So even though the declaration is explicitly addressed to the Haitian people, it’s reasonable to conclude that ______
Which choice most logically completes the text?
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(Choice A)   the declaration actually had several intended audiences.
A
the declaration actually had several intended audiences.
(Choice B)   many Haitian people opposed the revolution and the declaration. 
B
many Haitian people opposed the revolution and the declaration.
(Choice C)   aspects of the declaration were modeled on similar documents from other countries. 
C
aspects of the declaration were modeled on similar documents from other countries.
(Choice D)   the French government may have been surprised by the declaration. 
D
the French government may have been surprised by the declaration.

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The most logical choice to complete the text is:

(Choice A) the declaration actually had several intended audiences.

This choice aligns with the idea presented in the text that, while the declaration is explicitly addressed to the Haitian people, it also serves broader purposes by addressing the international community, specifically other Caribbean nations and potentially the United States, and positioning Haiti as an example for future anti-colonial struggles.