Question

This involves the Declaration of Independence please help me.

Later, at the end of that first paragraph, Jefferson writes that it is necessary to: “declare the causes which impel them to separation”

What separation is Jefferson talking about?

And, why do you think Jefferson feels like he needs to “declare the causes” that are leading to this separation?

Answer 1

A separation from Britain

It would let the people know why they wanted to separate themself from Britain. ... Jefferson suggests that it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and create a new Governmen