The hyksos military invasion of egypt resulted in which of the following?
a. foreigners became egyptian allies
b. foreign troops were hired as egyptian mercenaries
c. foreigners were viewed as more trustworthy
d. foreigners became enemies to be attacked/conquered, leading to the egyptian empire

The correct answer is letter A.

A balanced relationship between the Hyksa and Egyptian authorities was shaken by a seemingly banal feud. According to the report of documents of this period, many of these fights occurred because the Hyksos rulers sought in every way to legitimize and extend their powers by adopting many of the traditions and customs developed by the Egyptians. By contrast, the Egyptians did not resign themselves to the loss of a rich and significant portion of their domains.

swe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. — that to secure these rights, 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. "

- declaration of independence

  according to this passage from the declaration of independence, who gives government the power to exist?

a) the king

b) the people

c) their creator

d) their governmenthook

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