Question

excerpt from the declaration of independence
when in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of natures god entitle them...
we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit 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 it, and to institute new government...
1.
a it shows a willingness to remain under british control
b it emphasizes the colonies economic superiority
c it calls for a government led by monarchs
d it supports the colonies desire to be free and self-governing

1. according to the excerpt, what are some of the unalienable rights endowed to all men?

a wealth and power
b life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
c freedom of speech and religion
d property and education

Explanation:

The first question asks about the core claim of the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence. The text states the need for a people to dissolve political bonds and establish self-governance, which aligns with asserting the colonies' desire for freedom and self-sufficiency. For the second question, the excerpt explicitly lists the unalienable rights as "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Answer:

1. D. It asserts the colonies' desire to be free and self-sustaining
2. B. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness