Which passage from the Declaration of Independence reflects the
Enlightenment idea of natural rights?
A. 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.
B. 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, laying its foundation on such
principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall
seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
C. These United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and
Independent States; ... they are Absolved from all Allegiance to
the British Crown, and... all political connection between them
and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved.
D. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may
define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.