Question

But when a long train of abuses and usurpations… it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.

Read this passage from the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following actions does the passage justify?
Benedict Arnold worked secretly for Great Britain.
Benjamin Franklin served as ambassador to France.
John Adams helped make peace with the British after the Revolution.
George Washington led the Continental Army.

Answer 1

Keeping in view the passage from the Declaration of Independence. Following are the actions that the passage justifies;

• George Washington led the Continental Army.
• Benedict Arnold worked secretly for Great Britain.

The passage being referred to is;

"But when a long train of abuses and usurpation's… it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

Answer 2

The passage "But when a long train of abuses and usurpations… it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

quite easily justifies the American independence struggle.

Or in other words, it describes the story of how George Washington led the Continental Army.