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Select the four statements are true of the Declaration of Independence.

-one section stated political principles
-written by Thomas Jefferson
-one section laid out the structure of the new American government
-the author used the ideas of John Locke
-committee to draft it included John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry
-one section stated grievances against England
-written by Benjamin Franklin

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Answer:

Options A, B, D, and F.

in other words,

D.) the author used the ideas of John Locke.

B.) written by Thomas Jefferson.

F.) one section stated grievances against England .

A.) one section stated political principles.

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The four statements which are true of the Declaration of Independence as follows:

  • the author used the ideas of John Locke
  • written by Thomas Jefferson
  • one section stated grievances against England
  • one section stated political principles

Answer: Options A, B, D, and G

Explanation:

U.S. Declaration of Independence was adopted by the congress on 4th July 1776 declaring the independence of 13 colonies and explaining why these colonies considered themselves as independent states. Through this declaration the people of 13 colonies has expressed their protest and grievances against the British rule.

The draft of this declaration was prepared by the committee of five and the final declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson. This declaration has been influenced by the ideas of thinkers like John Locke and it laid down the political principles for the country.

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