An important effect of mountain ranges, large rivers, and ocean coastlines on a country has often been the? a. growth in available fertile land b. encouragement of cultural convergence c. formation of the country's borders d. promotion of a democratic form of government

This phrase from the declaration of independence and its primary author thomas jefferson can be used to justify which statement? a) jefferson thought this document could be used in his defense were he put on trial for treason. b) jefferson knew that the colonists' actions would have an international impact. c) jefferson believed that a bill of rights was necessary in the new government. d) jefferson was trying to show the king that the colonists were intellectuals.