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.

which of the following was specifically permitted by the emancipation proclamation?

free african americans were allowed to fight for the confederacy.

free african americans were allowed to enlist in the union army and navy.

enslaved people in border states were allowed to move to the north.

enslaved people in border states were allowed to become confederate citizens.bg j5yrn ehti5wrq4iu h3r etu