which best describes the structure of the declaration of independence? introduction and thesis › list of reasons why the british government is oppressive › conclusion that the colonies must separate list of evidence against the british government › thesis that colonies should separate › conclusion that war is inevitable introduction about the causes of oppression › list of the causes and effects of british rule › summary of the list of the causes and effects list of the characteristics of a just government › ways in which the british government has not met these standards › thesis that the colonies must separate