Question

What argument does Thomas Jefferson make in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence? We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by thelr Creator with certaln unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Llberty and the pursult of Happiness.-That to secure these rights, Governments are Instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,-That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish t, and to institute new Government, laying Its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect thelr Safety and Happiness.

A The Amernican colonists desire a more peaceful allance with Great Britaln but their British counterparts do not. B. The American colonists have a right to seek freedom from Great Britain due to the continued oppression of their basic rights. C The American colonies could form a better government than the one established by Great Britaln to govern them. D. The king of Britain and the members of British Parllament have littde interest In the welfare of the colonles. E The American colonles should have sufficient representation in British Parllament if Amerlca and Great Britaln are to coexist peacefully.​

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson argues that the American colonists had the right to seek freedom from Great Britain due to the oppression of their basic rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson argues that the American colonists had the right to seek freedom from Great Britain due to the continued oppression of their basic rights. He states that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When any form of government becomes destructive of these rights, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and institute a new government that will ensure their safety and happiness.