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11. Read 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.... Which of the following statements best explains what Jefferson means by "all men are created equal"? a. All people are equally provided with brains and talent. b. All people are entitled to equal treatment under the law. c. All people are equally qualified to hold high political office. d. All people are entitled to obey only the laws they agree with. 12. The Declaration of Independence states that independence has become "necessary" and that Americans "should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." Which of the following statements best expresses the point Jefferson makes with this language? a. Jefferson suggests that foreign allies have urged Congress to declare independence. b. Jefferson emphasizes that America has been forced into declaring its independence. c. Jefferson implies that Britain fully approves of Congress's decision to declare independence. d. Jefferson explains that America never considered any action other than declaring independence. CLOSE READ: Analyze Craft and Structure Identify the choice that best answers the question. _13. In the Declaration of Independence, what is Jefferson's purpose in listing self- evident truths? a. He is expressing the values that underlie his argument. b. He is demonstrating that he has a factual basis for his argument. c. He is drawing readers' attention to his personal and strongly held opinions. d, He is creating a connection to the colonists' attempts to reconcile with Britain. Scanned with CamScanner