USA HISTORY

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR(1861 1865)

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

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Which of the following best expresses Jefferson’s main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?

(A) ** To declare the colonies free of Great Britain’s rule and explain why they are declaring independence

(B) To criticize Parliament for not taking more drastic measures to prevent King George’s abuse of power

(C) To outline the many reasons why King George is corrupt and to advocate for his removal from power

(D) To end the war between the colonies and Great Britain by declaring a revolution