"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."

Which of the following identifies the document and founding principle best reflected in this excerpt?

U.S. Constitution—natural law

U.S. Constitution—social contract

Declaration of Independence—natural law

Declaration of Independence—social contract

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."

Which of the following identifies the document and founding principle best reflected in this excerpt?

U.S. Constitution—natural law

U.S. Constitution—social contract

Declaration of Independence—natural law

Declaration of Independence—social contract

DADDYROXY · Answer

i think it's C but im just making sure

Astro · Answer

Well, Do you think we can eliminate any of the answer choices?

DADDYROXY · Answer

it's def not the first 2 cuz what does the U.S constitution have to do with the question

DADDYROXY · Answer

therefore the answer would most likely be the declaration of independence

Astro · Answer

@daddyroxy wrote:

therefore the answer would most likely be the declaration of independence

Could you give me a quick run-through of why you think so?

DADDYROXY · Answer

@astro wrote:

@daddyroxy wrote:

therefore the answer would most likely be the declaration of independence

Could you give me a quick run-through of why you think so?

if u look at the quote from the question. "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." isnt that from the declaration of independence.

Astro · Answer

Very well done! I am surprised you got that. I would think most wouldn't. Great job!

DADDYROXY · Answer

@astro wrote:

Very well done! I am surprised you got that. I would think most wouldn't. Great job!

ok thx

Astro · Answer

@daddyroxy wrote:

@astro wrote:

Very well done! I am surprised you got that. I would think most wouldn't. Great job!

ok thx

You're welcome!