Which of the following were true of the declaration of independence?

based on the philosophy of machiavelli

written by thomas jefferson

written by benjamin franklin

committee to draft it included john hancock, samuel adams, thomas jefferson,

george washington, and patrick henry

one section stated grievances against england

explained richard henry lee's resolution of june 7, 1776

one section laid out the structure of the new american government

one section stated political principles

the author used the ideas of john locke

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The correct answers are:

Written by Thomas Jefferson: Thomas Jefferson was one of those who was appointed to the five-person committee for drafting the declaration of independence. He wrote the first draft which was submitted on July 2.

Written by Benjamin Franklin: Benjamin Franklin was also a member of the five-person committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence.

One section stated grievances against England: The Declaration of Independence listed a series of reasons that the US was declaring independence. In the declaration Americans listed numerous grievances against King George III, such as violation against Constitutional Law, cutting off colonial trade with other countries, etc.

Explained Richard Henry Lee's resolution of June 7, 1776: Richard Henry Lee submitted a motion for independence that was voted in July 2nd. The Declaration of Independence came and formally announced Lee’s resolution that was passed.

One section stated political principles: The Declaration of Independence lay a series of political principles of the newly independent country. They were: All people are created equal, all people have basic rights that cannot be taken away, the government gets its power to make decisions and protect rights from the people when the government does not protect the rights of people, and they have the right to abolish the government.

The author used the ideas of John Locke: Those political principles that were written in the Declaration of Independence were inspired by John Locke’s ideas. Especially the right to rebel against a tyrannic country.

false, the two are unrelated