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The U.S. Constitution _______________our current form of government.
established
Due to ill health, the king ________________the throne and was succeeded by his oldest child.
abdicated
.In a republican government, elected officials are__________________ with the authority of office by voters
invested
Representatives of people who would be most ______________________by the new law testified about its provisions to the congressional committee
affected
v. to formally set up; institute.
establish
v. to cause or influence.
affect
v. to grant or endow
invest
v. to relinquish or cede responsibility for
abdicate
On what did Jefferson base his belief that all men are created equal?
The laws of nature and God
What is Jefferson’s main argument against remaining connected to Great Britain?
The British king has been an unjust tyrant.
What is the conclusion of Jefferson’s argument?
The colonists must separate from Britain.
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.
Jefferson’s list of self-evident truths—all are created equal, all have unalienable rights, governments should secure those rights—support his thesis that peo
Jefferson’s 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 King’s actions on the colonies. It supports the claim that the colonies are justified
e In the final paragraph, what tone is created by Jefferson’s use of the word all several times, as well as the phrase totally dissolved?
The repetition of the word “all” and the use of “totally dissolved” contribute to the power and persuasiveness. These words create a ton s direct, confident,
How does the structure of Jefferson’s 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
