Why did Jefferson address the Declaration of Independence to the “opinions of mankind”? a. He was unsure of including women. b. He wanted to emphasize free speech. c. He borrowed the phrase from Parliament.

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Why did Jefferson address the Declaration of Independence to the “opinions of mankind”?

a. He was unsure of including women.
b. He wanted to emphasize free speech.
c. He borrowed the phrase from Parliament.
d. He was actually reiterating that his opinion was the most significant.
e. He wanted to reach a worldwide audience.