Question

What did Jefferson and his colleagues hope to achieve by creating the Declaration of Independence? A. A mutual agreement of respect between the king and the colonists B. A solid argument for breaking away from Britain C. An oath from their British brethren that they would help them fight D. An apology from the king for treating the colonists so poorly

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson was just telling the king of England that colonial America was no longer part of Britain.

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson was just telling the king of England that colonial America was no longer a part of Britain. So, I think it's "B. A solid argument for breaking away from Britain."