Question

guided practice
in the declaration of independence, why does jefferson start so many paragraphs with the phrase “he has”?
a. the phrase clearly lays out the foundations for the new form of government that jefferson is proposing.
b. the phrase is used to emphasize all the ways jefferson has made the case for independence.
c. the phrase is used to contrast the need for independence with the need to remain one of england’s colonies.
d. the phrase emphasizes the many ways in which the king is responsible for the colonies’ wish to break away.

Explanation:

Jefferson uses the repetitive "he has" structure to list a series of grievances against King George III. This accumulation of specific actions taken by the king serves to clearly establish that his repeated injustices are the core reason the colonies are seeking independence, directly tying the king's behavior to the colonies' decision to separate.

Answer:

D. The phrase emphasizes the many ways in which the King is responsible for the colonies' wish to break away.