Jeffersonโs list of complaints makes up the largest part of his structure. How does this structure contribute to his argument? How does it support his thesis?
The list of complaints emphasizes the grievances and the effects of the Kingโs actions on the colonies. It supports the claim that the colonies are justified
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v. to cause or influence.
affect
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What is Jeffersonโs main argument against remaining connected to Great Britain?
The British king has been an unjust tyrant.
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A logical appeal is a method of argument based on evidence and reasons. Choose an example of a logical appeal in the Declaration and explain how it supports the thesis.
Jeffersonโs list of self-evident truthsโall are created equal, all have unalienable rights, governments should secure those rightsโsupport his thesis that peo
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invest
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v. to formally set up; institute.
establish
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Due to ill health, the king ________________the throne and was succeeded by his oldest child.
abdicated
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On what did Jefferson base his belief that all men are created equal?
The laws of nature and God
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.In a republican government, elected officials are__________________ with the authority of office by voters
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How does the structure of Jeffersonโs argument support his purpose? Consider elements such as evidence and a call to action in your response
Jefferson begins with his purpose, provides evidence in support of this purpose (ways the King has mistreated the colonists, unfair laws the King has imposed
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The U.S. Constitution _______________our current form of government.
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Representatives of people who would be most ______________________by the new law testified about its provisions to the congressional committee