21) Why did Jefferson choose to begin the Declaration with the words, "The unanimous Declaration of th
thirteen United States of America?"
He was lying because only 3 people had made the decision to become independent.
He did so to show England that they would hold one attack in each state if the King did not meet
their demands.
He did so to show that this document was a united effort that represented agreement for
independence among all of the colonies and not just expressing the wishes of the Continental
Congress.
He did so in hopes that 13 would sound important, but hoped that the King wouldn't realize there
were actually 20 states at that time.
thirteen United States of America?"
He was lying because only 3 people had made the decision to become independent.
He did so to show England that they would hold one attack in each state if the King did not meet
their demands.
He did so to show that this document was a united effort that represented agreement for
independence among all of the colonies and not just expressing the wishes of the Continental
Congress.
He did so in hopes that 13 would sound important, but hoped that the King wouldn't realize there
were actually 20 states at that time.
