Question

Why does Jefferson begin the Declaration of Independence with a list of basic human rights? A. to convince the king to change his policies B. to inspire the British people to come to America C. to show that England has violated these rights D. to argue in favor of a democratic form of government

Answer 1

Answer is D. To argue in favor of a Democratic form of government.

The Declaration of Independence was the birth of America's Democracy.

Answer 2

To show that England had violated these rights .