Question

1. the repetition of the phrase we have at the beginning of many sentences serves

a. provide a rhetorical shift for jefferson to change topics.
b. appeal to readers emotions about seeking independence.
c. emphasize the actions the colonists took to communicate and reason with the british.
d. offer an antithesis to the rest of jeffersons argument about britains leadership.

1. the logical presentation of facts in this paragraph leads jefferson to conclude that—

a. going to war is always the best way to solve problems.
b. there is hope for reconciliation with british leadership.
c. the british will be shocked by the complaints outlined in the declaration
d. the cause of independence is more important than past relationships

Explanation:

1. In the Declaration of Independence, the repetition of "We have" emphasizes the colonists' efforts to communicate with the British. It shows the steps they took in reasoning with the British before seeking independence.
2. The logical presentation of facts in the Declaration of Independence, highlighting the colonists' attempts at reconciliation and the British response, leads to the conclusion that the cause of independence is more important than past - relationships.

Answer:

1. C. emphasize the actions the colonists took to communicate and reason with the British.
2. D. the cause of independence is more important than past relationships.