Jefferson begins the introduction to the declaration of independence by stating his major premise and giving examples

In the Declaration of Independence Jefferson has his major premise in "All people are born with the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness".

For him the colonists were born with rights to have a life, liberty and happiness.

Jefferson believed all men were born equal, he did not agreed with slavery, but had slaves.

3)

The best answer would be between the actors and the audience but since that's not there, I chose 3.