Read this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, 1776: "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed… 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 a new Government." Which philosopher influenced the idea set forth in this excerpt? a. Montesquieu
b. locke
c. Rousseau
d. hobbs

9. explain whether the marines on mt. suribachi in 1945 showed respect to the american flag. support your answer with evidence from the text.

Which of the following best describes a historical interpretation? o a. an unfair prejudice held by earlier cultures b. a source created in the ancient past o c. a conflict between ancient civilizations o d. an explanation for why a past event happened

Which of the following was significant for the allied capture of rome? the capture of rome gave the allied powers direct access to the italian-german border and a road to reach berlin. the capture of rome led to the decline of the italian fascists, and those opposed to mussolini were able to regain control of their country. the allied capture of rome promoted an alliance with mussolini who had direct knowledge of hitler’s military strategy. capturing rome drew the german’s attention away from the soviet war front and toward the european theater.