Question

4. What rights does the Declaration of Independence express? A. Human rights of citizens, including life and liberty B. The right to citizenship C. The right to remain silent when interrogated by police D. Legal rights of citizens

Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence expresses the human rights of citizens, including life and liberty. The correct answer to the given question can be found from option "A". The Declaration of Independence was signed on 4th of July in the year 1776 and it was a document that showed that the 13 United States colonies were from then on independent and not a part of the British ruled colonies. The people of these thirteen colonies wanted to be free from the oppressions of the British rule and wanted all rights that a citizen of a free country enjoys. John Adams was one of the key figures that wanted freedom from the Britishers.