USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Declaration of Independence, which of the following is NOT an unalienable right?
A
Life
B
Property
C
Liberty
D
Pursuit of happiness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Congress July 4, 1776 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unalienable rights are universal and nontransferable. They are pre-political in the sense that they are not created by persons or society but rather set standards for politics.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although John Locke discussed individual rights as “life, liberty, and property, ” the Declaration of Independence discussed the right of individual rights as “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” “Property” was omitted.

Detailed explanation-4: -The final draft of the Declaration of Independence contains a preamble, a list of grievances, a formal declaration of independence, and signatures.

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