Thomas Jefferson based concepts in the Declaration of Independence on philosophies from the Enlightenment. The ideas of the unalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are based on which of these political principles?
A. divine rights
B. natural rights
C. legal rights
D. civil rights

Question

Thomas Jefferson based concepts in the Declaration of Independence on philosophies from the Enlightenment. The ideas of the unalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are based on which of these political principles?
A. divine rights
B. natural rights
C. legal rights
D. civil rights

kittyjosh · Answer

These are based on B. Natural Rights.

The idea from Jefferson was based off of John Locke's belief that all humans had the natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

lieutenantgeneral · Answer

Thanks.