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]
Natural Right is defined as ____
A
right humans from birth, such as life, liberty, and property
B
an organic way of exercising your rights
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first major proponent of natural rights was John Locke. 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: -Definition of natural rights Natural rights are the rights that all persons are granted basically for being human. They are universal moral principles that apply to all cultures and societies, and they are unaffected by political legislation.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Does Natural Right Mean? Natural rights are those essential to society and mankind. There are three natural rights that are considered universal, based on the idea that all men are created equal. These three rights are: the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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