USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not an unalienable right mentioned in Part 2 of the Declaration of Independence?
A
Life
B
Liberty
C
Property
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.

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