"The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world."

Question

"The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world."

- from The Declaration of Independence

This phrase from The Declaration of Independence and its primary author Thomas Jefferson can be used to justify which statement?
Responses
A Jefferson thought this document could be used in his defense were he put on trial for treason.Jefferson thought this document could be used in his defense were he put on trial for treason.
B Jefferson knew that the colonists' actions would have an international impact.Jefferson knew that the colonists' actions would have an international impact.
C Jefferson believed that a Bill of Rights was necessary in the new government.Jefferson believed that a Bill of Rights was necessary in the new government.
D Jefferson was trying to show the King that the colonists were intellectuals.Jefferson was trying to show the King that the colonists were intellectuals.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B: Jefferson knew that the colonists' actions would have an international impact. This statement from The Declaration of Independence was meant to be a justification for breaking away from British rule and would be seen by the rest of the world. Jefferson believed that the actions of the colonists would have consequences beyond just their relationship with Great Britain.