"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain un

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain un

alienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
What does Thomas Jefferson mean by “certain unalienable rights” in this excerpt from the Declaration of Independence? Select all that apply.
rights which belong to everyone
rights which are secondary to a nation’s security
rights which people endured much hardship to obtain
rights which cannot be taken away under any circumstances

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elena55 [62] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-01T21:40:24+03:00

elena55 [62]4 years ago

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Rights that can not be taken away under any circumstances!

Eddi Din [679] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-01T23:42:51+03:00

Answer:

Rights which belong to everyone

Rights which cannot to be taken away under any circumstances

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson uttered these words to convey that rights such life, liberty and the pursue of happiness cannot be surrendered or transferred to anybody, and they cannot be taken away or denied under any circumstances because they are rights that righteously belong to the individual, to the people.