Question

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.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --

3. In this paragraph, do you see any enlightenment ideas? Which ones?

Answer 1

@thatkidkaty would you be willing to help me again?

Answer 2

i forget which french philosopher it was that said something about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness but yeah. you'll have to google who said it

Answer 3

i gotchu

Answer 4

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. ….

5. When can the People alter or abolish a government? What does that mean?

Answer 5

when the government becomes too tyrannical/dictatorship-like. when their rights as human beings and as citizens of the country aren't being observed

Answer 6

Thank you (: I'm gonna close this question and open a new one so I can medal again

Answer 7

aight