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Lincoln was the "captain" of the US. Without him, the nation was "lost at sea" not knowing what to do.
A couple of ideas are: All men are created equal. All men have basic human rights given to them by God. The only reason to have a government is to protect these basic human rights, which Jefferson lists as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
I think it is present perfect.
The answer is A. Venn Diagram
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