Write a short 1-2pp. (approximately 300-500 word) essay that answers the following question:
Do you think the Declaration of Independence was written for selfish or ideological reasons?
Produce a clear and well-developed thesis or argument. Your thesis is not the topic or a historical fact, but a persuasive argument.
In your response, please define what precisely were the selfish reasons or ideological reasons.
• Anticipate counterarguments to your argument. In other words, explain why your argument is better than others.
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