1. Does the Declaration of Independence rely primarily on inductive or deductive reasoning?
1. Does the Declaration of Independence rely primarily on inductive or deductive reasoning? Identify examples of each.
2. What techniques does Jefferson use to create smooth and logical transitions from one paragraph to another?
3. Why does Jefferson list all of his twenty-eight grievances? Why doesn’t he just summarize them or mention a few representative grievances?
4. Jefferson begins the last paragraph of the Declaration of Independence with “We, therefore.” How effective is this conclusion? Explain.
