Summarize the rationale Thomas Jefferson used to justify independence for the colonies. Who did he blame for the colonies' problems? Why?

What will be an ideal response?


Jefferson argued that Americans had been robbed of their natural rights and liberties, the king had failed to fulfill his role as servant of the people, and Britain had begun unjustified war against the colonists. He blamed the king for not controlling his corrupt ministers.

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