Question

Read the preamble from the Declaration of Independence. Which conclusion from the Declaration of Independence is best supported by the reasoning in this paragraph?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

Answer 1

A. People should publicly declare their grievances before taking a drastic action.
B. It sometimes becomes necessary for one people to separate from another.
C. Governments should not be overthrown for light and trivial reasons.
D. Those who abolish their government are accountable to mankind for their action.

Answer 2

I think it's b, but not sure. Does anyone know? I'll Medal

Answer 3

A. People should publicly declare their grievances before taking a drastic action.
B. It sometimes becomes necessary for one people to separate from another.
C. Governments should not be overthrown for light and trivial reasons.
D. Those who abolish their government are accountable to mankind for their action.

Answer 4

I think it's B too! We have to consider that this was the Declaration of Independence: this was essentially a break up letter from the US to the British. This preamble is a document that stated why the Americans had to separate from the British government: because their ideas on how they wanted to live their lives were completely different. The preamble essentially says that the Colonists had to separate from the British in order to preserve what they felt was right. So B.