Which of the following was not a direct influence to the "Pursuit of happiness" concept within the Declaration of independence.?

A. Essay on the principles of Morality &Religion.
B. They Gettysburg Address
C. Virginia Declaration of rights
D. Causes and necessity of taking up arms.

Question

Which of the following was not a direct influence to the "Pursuit of happiness" concept within the Declaration of independence.?


A. Essay on the principles of Morality &Religion.
B. They Gettysburg Address 
C. Virginia Declaration of rights
D. Causes and necessity of taking up arms.

wwhitlock · Answer

The Gettysburg Address was written after the DoI. So that's one.

wwhitlock · Answer

and Essay of the principles .... was written 3 years after the Declaration. I didn't realize that until I looked it up. Learned something new today. Thanks