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Which statement from the Declaration of Independence1 best reflects the Enlightenment idea of the social contract?

A. We, therefore . . . solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.

B. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

C. That 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 new Government.

D. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

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HistoryNerd12
The answer is B. The founding fathers were all strongly influenced by enlightened thinkers and philosophers of the time when drafting the Declaration of Independence. One particular philosopher was John Locke, who wrote in his work that the natural rights of man include "life, liberty, and property" and these natural rights should not be given up the citizen in the face of the government. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is extremely similar Locke's notion of the Social Contract.
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Firstly ape x. Social contract is giving up some individual rights for the protection of the government, and we have the power to change that government if we feel that we are not being treated fairly. So, since B is natural rights, A has nothing to do with the question, and D being how the government has power. The answer is C.

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