What did jefferson and his colleages hope to acheve by creating the declaration of independence

Mostly respect amongst colonists and Washington.

Explanation:

One of the reasons he won Vice President and President as well. He was also elected to be in Washington's cabinet.  He was also fighting for the south and not taxing everything.

If that makes sense.

just took the test;

argument: "it's time to wage a war against britain to secure american freedom."

claims: "america has tried every peaceful method available for seperating from england" & "the americans' petitions to the king have been turned away by him."

assuming the underlined word is "regnant", the correct answer is b) ruling.