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1.According to Jefferson, what is the purpose of government?
A.to write laws
B.to protect the unalienable rights of individuals
C.to provide an army for protection
D.to create economic opportunities for citizens



2.In Jefferson's opinion, what has been the goal of the King of Great Britain?
A.to plunder the riches of the colonies
B.to push the colonists into starting a war
C.to establish an absolute tyranny over the states
D.to make the colonists into slaves



3.According to Jefferson, how has the king controlled judges?
A.He refuses to read any laws enacted by judges.
B.He has installed only close friends or relatives to judge positions.
C.He has imprisoned the judges with whom he disagrees.
D.He alone determines tenure and salaries for judges.



4.To whom does Jefferson appeal to support the colonists' intentions?
A.the Supreme Judge of the world
B.the King of Great Britain
C.the leaders of the colonies
D.the citizens of Europe

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