Question

philosophical foundations of the american revolution quiz
united states declaration of independence, 1776
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, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
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.
he has refused to pass laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of representation in the legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only...
he has dissolved representative houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people...
he has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies without the consent of our legislatures.
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in your response, be sure to address all parts of the question. use complete sentences.
using the excerpt, answer (a), (b), and (c).
(a) briefly describe the historical situation in which the declaration of independence was written.
(b) briefly describe a purpose of the declaration of independence.
(c) briefly describe one piece of evidence used in the declaration of independence to support its argument.

Explanation:

(a) The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776 during a time when the American colonies were seeking to break away from British rule due to grievances against King George III, such as lack of representation in the British - Parliament and repeated violations of colonists' rights.
(b) The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to formally declare the colonies' separation from Britain, to justify this separation by listing the king's tyrannical actions, and to assert the colonies' right to self - governance as independent states.
(c) One piece of evidence used is the king's refusal to pass laws for the accommodation of large districts of people. This shows his neglect of the colonists' needs and supports the argument that he was acting tyrannically.

Answer:

(a) The American colonies were facing oppressive rule from Britain and seeking independence.
(b) To declare separation from Britain and justify it.
(c) The king's refusal to pass laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.