Eng of Semester Test: English 11A
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 refute any argument for reconciliation
to indicate that the auth
or has the support of the colonists
to declare the rights and grievances of the colonists
to provide a clear explanation for the decision to separate from Great Britain
1. "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 declare the rights and grievances of the colonists.
2. "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 show the willingness to defend the Declaration.
3. "He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures." - to mock the ruling king of Great Britain.
4. "Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us." - to refute any argument for reconciliation.
5. "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..." - to indicate that the author has the support of the colonists.
6. "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..." - to provide a clear explanation for the decision to separate from Great Britain.