The Declaration of Independence Did All of the Following Except

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence did all of the following except

• A) invoke the natural rights of humankind to justify revolt.
• B) provide a long list of allegedly tyrannical actions by King George III.
• C) explain the reasons for revolt to "a candid world."
• D) blame the British Parliament and public for oppressing Americans.
• E) charge the king with inciting Indian hostility.

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Definitions:

Negligently Start

Refers to the act of initiating something (often a fire or other harm) due to carelessness or failure to take proper precautions.

State of Exhaustion

A legal or physical condition characterized by having exploited all available options or resources.

But-For Test

A legal test used to determine causation, indicating that an event (the consequence) would not have occurred but for a certain action (the cause).

Actual Cause

also known as "cause in fact," it refers to the factual determination that a defendant's actions are the direct cause of an event or damage.