Question

question 5 of 10
what did the creators of the declaration feel compelled to do in order to maintain their credibility?

a. utilize emotionally charged, one - syllable words

b. include an addendum outlining their experience

c. follow a structure that was similar to the british constitution

d. submit examples of how the king mistreated them

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Using emotionally charged, one - syllable words is not a way to maintain credibility in a formal declaration like the Declaration of Independence. Such language would be more for emotional appeal rather than credibility.
• Option B: There is no historical basis for the creators of the Declaration of Independence including an addendum outlining their experience to maintain credibility.
• Option C: The Declaration of Independence was a break from British rule, and following a structure similar to the British constitution would not help in maintaining credibility as they were seeking independence from British governance.
• Option D: In the Declaration of Independence, the creators listed grievances (examples of how the king mistreated them) to show that their call for independence was justified, which helped in maintaining their credibility.

Answer:

D. Submit examples of how the king mistreated them