The correct answer is C. Google the Jim Crowe laws and you will see why. ^w^
The Homestead Act of 1862 pulled settlers to the plains by offering 160 free acres of federal land to any American, including freed slaves.
There were few government regulations so businesses used ruthless tactics to eliminate their competition.
The correct answer is C) life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The freedom of speech, assembly, and religion are all part of the Bill of Rights, what is written within the US Constitution- not the Declaration of Independence. This is also true for the right to vote, to bear arms, and the right to remain silent.
The idea of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness was a critical part of the Declaration of Independence. These values emphasized how the newly independent American citizens valued the ability to make their own decisions.
