Question

What argument does Thomas Jefferson make in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence? 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, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Select one: a. The American colonies could form a better government than the one established by Great Britain to govern them. b. The American colonies should have sufficient representation in British Parliament if America and Great Britain are

Answer 1

In the context of the declaration of Independence, the self-evidence that will give you the equal rights with respect to the unalienable rights.

The liberty, life and happiness pursuit will show the security with respect to the instituted men.

Even the contest power will be governed as per the form of government that will be destructive.