Part a: which of the following statements best describes how the author views the relationship between the people and their government?
a
the government grants the people inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
b
the people have the right to change or remove their government if it infringes upon their rights and no longer represents their interests.
c
the people have the right to change their government whenever they wish, even for small offenses, because they give it power.
d
the government is preserved because the people are invested in making sure their rights are secure from change.

The correct option is B.

Explanation:

The articles attached to this question talked about the relationship between the King of Britain and the 13 American colonies and the events that led to the writing of the article of Declaration of Independence.

In the article, the American declared that all men are born equal and that governments are put in position majorly to cater for the needs and the interests of the governed (the people of the nation). In a situation, where the government infringe on the rights of the people and do not represent their interest, then such people have the power to change or remove or severe cordial relationship with such government.

i think it would be c. or a. i recommend a if it's not a than it's c if it's not c than it's b your welcome : ) sorry if you get it wrong

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.