English

Preston Cannon

25 November, 05:02

Read the passage.

And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.

Why does Thomas Jefferson choose to end The Declaration of Independence with these words?

to show the depth of the colonists' commitment to independence

to refute the idea that many sacrifices will be made in this cause

to honor those who had died in their attempts to oppose the king

to inspire other colonists to make a firm commitment to the colonies