Read the excerpt from the declaration of independence. governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. what is the author’s purpose in this excerpt? a. to inform readers about different systems of government b. to inform readers about recent governmental reforms c. to persuade readers of the need for governmental change d. to persuade readers to petition their local governments

The author's purpose of this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, is  B. to inform readers about recent governmental reforms. Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the United States Declaration of Independence, then some changes were added. The Thirteen Colonies that were at war with the United Kingdom declared theimselves as thirteen independent sovereign states, no longer under British rule. After being approved it was widely distributed to the public.

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oct 16, 2018 - what is the setting of the short story "harrison bergeron"? the government makes people wear handicaps to enforce equality he is put on public display and forced to apologize for his actions george offered to wear hazel's handicaps so that she doesn't have to wear ask for details; follow; report.