Which statement from
Enlightenment idea
the Declaration of Independencel best reflects the
of natural rights?
• A. 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.
• B.
That to secure these
rights, Governments are instituted among
Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.
• C. 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.
D. We, therefore,
solemnly publish and declare, That these United
Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent
States.
SUBMIT
Answer: C
(I just took the test)