Which statement best describes how the concept of natural rights influenced
the creation of the Declaration of Independence?
A. It introduced American thinkers to the idea that individual rights
should be limited by the monarchy.
B. It introduced American thinkers to the idea that they needed to
protect certain God-given privileges the British were denying them.
C. It inspired Americans to move toward self-rule by declaring
independence from a government that denied them
representation.
D. It inspired American leaders to make plans for an independent
government that
spread power throughout different branches.