Which of the following is the most accurate summary of the Declaration of Independence?

A. Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence contains some ideas that were revolutionary at the time. "All men are created equal..." was a new idea. People were not considered equal to each other; women could not vote, and Africans were forced to labor. Jefferson's words introduced a new way of regarding each other's rights and liberties.

B. The Declaration of Independence is the greatest document of its kind. It stated the hopes and dreams of those oppressed by King George III and the British Parliament. Jefferson argued for independence by describing the oppressive acts against the American colonies. People worldwide still use the Declaration as a model for freedom movements.

C. The Declaration of Independence sets out the reasons for breaking away from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson begins by describing why the document is necessary, listing grievances against King George III and Parliament, and arguing that the colonies need to be free to protect the people's rights.

D. When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he did not know if the battle for freedom from Britain would be successful. He aimed to rally the colonists and inform the world why the fight was taking place, hoping to prove the value of the colonists' fight.