One central idea in the Declaration of Independence is that the government has a social contract with those that it governs. Which sentence best expresses that idea?

A. "They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

B."...such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government."

C."...to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

D."We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..."

50 me on july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!