Question

choose the three statements that correctly describe the creation and structure of the declaration of independence. a john locke was an enlightened thinker who helped inspire the declaration of independence by inspiring the idea of the right to \life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.\ b a committee of ten people drafted the response to support a resolution declaring independence. c thomas jefferson was the primary author of the declaration of independence. d the first part of the declaration, which declares the purpose of the document, is called the preamble. e the list of grievances against the king for unjust actions against the colonists was removed from the declaration.

Explanation:

• Option A: John Locke's ideas on natural rights (life, liberty, property) inspired the "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration, so this is correct.
• Option B: The committee to draft the Declaration was of five people (Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Livingston, Sherman), not ten, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, so this is correct.
• Option D: The first part of the Declaration, stating its purpose, is the Preamble, so this is correct.
• Option E: The list of grievances against the king was included in the Declaration, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. John Locke was an enlightened thinker who helped inspire the Declaration of Independence by inspiring the idea of the right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
C. Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
D. The first part of the Declaration, which declares the purpose of the document, is called the Preamble.