Question

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But when a long train of abuses and usurpations… it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

Read this passage from the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following actions does the passage justify?

Benedict Arnold worked secretly for Great Britain.

Benjamin Franklin served as ambassador to France.

John Adams helped make peace with the British after the Revolution.

George Washington led the Continental Army.

Answer 1

George Washington led the Continental Army.

Step-by-step explanation:

Abuses and usurpations are fancy words to describe when you aren't being treated right. The colonists felt mistreated and taken advantage of by the British and went to war to fight for their independence. George Washington was selected to lead the Continental Army and believed it was his right and duty to defend his country and fight for independence from Great Britain.

Answer 2

The actions that the passage justify is that"George Washington led the Continental Army." This line means that the people have the rights to defend themselves against tyranny. Washington was considered as the "new guard" for the Americans.