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Which THREE of the following statements characterized the Declaration of Independence?
Select one or more:

a.
The Declaration clearly shaped the philosophical basis of the British government

b.
The Declaration stated that the colonists had the right to alter or to abolish the British government for abusing the people’s rights, and to institute a new Government

c.
Thomas Jefferson drafted the document primarily as a list of grievances against the king

d.
The famous introduction clearly reflected John Locke’s Social Contract Theory


Sagot :

C is the answer I think if it is correct reply

The three options that characterized the Declaration of Independence were:

  • b. The Declaration stated that the colonists had the right to alter or to abolish the British government for abusing the people’s rights, and to institute a new Government
  • c. Thomas Jefferson drafted the document primarily as a list of grievances against the king
  • d. The famous introduction clearly reflected John Locke’s Social Contract Theory

The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and the committee he headed, to show why the Americans found it prudent to rebel against the British Crown.

They stated in the Declaration that the British had no more legal basis to rule because according to the Social Contract Theory by John Locke, a government could be removed if it was no longer performing in the best interests of the people.

In conclusion, considering the numerous infractions by the British government on the American colonists, they decided that the British could no longer be called a legitimate government and so they rebelled to establish one.

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