USA HISTORY

THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774

THE AMERICAN ENLIGHTENMENT INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Life, liberty, property
A
natural rights
B
social contract
C
state of nature
D
enlightenment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He famously claimed that all human individuals have a right to life, liberty, and property. No sovereign, moreover, could legitimately infringe on those rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Locke wrote that all individuals are equal in the sense that they are born with certain “inalienable” natural rights. That is, rights that are God-given and can never be taken or even given away. Among these fundamental natural rights, Locke said, are “life, liberty, and property."

Detailed explanation-3: -A central argument made by Locke is that each individual has a natural right to life, liberty and property, even in the state of nature. These natural rights flow from natural law and are governed by it. These rights are pre-political and are, thus, in effect granted by God and held by every individual from birth.

Detailed explanation-4: -The trio of Life, Liberty, and Happiness is likely a reflection and reworking of English philosopher John Locke’s view that fundamental natural rights are “life, liberty, and property.” Though not stated in the Declaration, property rights still became important in the American social, economic, and legal system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Life-the right to live as you choose without government interference. 2. Liberty-freedom. 3. Property-the right to own and hold property.

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