Question

understanding the declaration of independence
section four - redress
in the fourth section of the declaration, jefferson says the states have tried to petition the king to make changes. we call this the redress, which means an attempt to right a wrong. the colonists tried to reason with the king; he refused to listen.
what it means
every step of the way, we have written to the king asking him to fix the problems we are facing; our repeated letters have been answered only by repeated attacks. a person who acts like a tyrant should not be the ruler of free people.
what is jefferson talking about?
what is jefferson saying the colonists tried to do?
section five - the declaration of independence
in the fifth and final section of the declaration, jefferson drops the mic: the american colonies are declaring their independence, which means they are stating to the world that they are a free nation no longer under british rule.
what it means
the united states of america declares its independence from great britain.
what is jefferson talking about?
56 men signed the declaration of independence, representatives from each of the 13 colonies. by defying the rule of the king, the signers were committing treason - a crime punishable by death.
do you think the signers of the declaration were justified in taking such a huge risk? why or why not?
we, therefore, the representatives of the united states of america, in general congress, assembled, appealing to the supreme judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the british crown; and that all political connection between them and the state of great britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved

Explanation:

In section four, Jefferson is talking about the colonists' attempts to petition the King for redress of grievances, but being met with attacks. The colonists tried to reason with the King. In section five, Jefferson is discussing the American colonies declaring their independence from Great - Britain. Regarding the signers' risk, one could argue they were justified as they were fighting for freedom and self - governance, a fundamental right. Their actions were based on the belief that they should be a free nation, not under British rule.

Answer:

1. In section four, Jefferson is talking about the colonists' efforts to seek redress from the King and the King's negative response. The colonists tried to reason with the King.
2. In section five, Jefferson is talking about the American colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain.
3. Regarding the signers, one could say they were justified as they were fighting for freedom and self - determination.