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Which statement accurately describes one of Thomas Jefferson's main points in the Declaration of Independence?

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Which statement accurately describes one of Thomas Jefferson's main points in the Declaration of Independence?

anonymous · Answer

A.The people owe allegiance only to a rightfully appointed king.
 
 B.Slavery is a disgraceful institution that can have no part in any free society.
 
 C.The most noble and universal truths can be found in nature.
 
 D.Governments get their power from the consent of the governed.

anonymous · Answer

@wwhitlock

anonymous · Answer

I'm thinking....D

anonymous · Answer

I'm not quite sure. Either D or B :/

anonymous · Answer

Your first guess was right :) it's D. Jefferson never spoke out directly about slavery

anonymous · Answer

Yay! Lol.

anonymous · Answer

plus the Declaration of independence focusing on gaining independence from Great Britain, not slavery :)

wwhitlock · Answer

He wrote B, but it got edited out in committee.
Government receives power from the governed is your answer @Jesstho.-. is correct. (the first time)

anonymous · Answer

thanks guys!!!

anonymous · Answer

Thanks :) And you're welcome