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Match each of the sentences from the Declaration of Independence to its purpose.
to show the willingness to defend the Declaration
to mock the ruling king of Great Britain
to appeal to the audience's logical sense
to refute any argument for reconciliation
to indicate that the author is well informed
to present their demands to the British Parliament
to gain the audience's sympathy
to suggest their willingness for reconciliation
The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.
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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.
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In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.
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And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
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These united Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States.
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To match each of the sentences from the Declaration of Independence to its purpose, you can analyze the content and language used in each sentence. Here's how you can determine the purpose of each sentence:
1. "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States."
Purpose: This sentence serves to mock the ruling king of Great Britain. It criticizes and portrays him as a tyrant with a history of causing harm and oppression.
2. "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."
Purpose: This sentence appeals to the audience's logical sense by presenting a self-evident truth. It establishes the fundamental principles of equality and unalienable rights that the declaration aims to defend.
3. "In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."
Purpose: This sentence serves to refute any argument for reconciliation. It highlights the efforts made by the colonists to seek peaceful solutions and show that their petitions have been disregarded, leading them to pursue independence.
4. "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor."
Purpose: This sentence indicates that the author is well informed about the importance and consequences of their cause. It expresses their commitment to defend and support the declaration, even at great personal cost.
Now you can match each sentence to its purpose by dragging it to the correct box.
to show the willingness to defend the Declaration
The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.
to appeal to the audience's logical sense
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.
to gain the audience's sympathy
In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.
to present their demands to the British Parliament
And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
to indicate that the author is well informed
to mock the ruling king of Great Britain
to refute any argument for reconciliation
to suggest their willingness for reconciliation