When Thomas Jefferson Wrote About the "Pursuit of Happiness" in the Declaration

question 19

Multiple Choice

When Thomas Jefferson wrote about the "pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence, he was actually tapping into

• A)the ideals of liberty.
• B)fair and equal justice.
• C)equality of outcome.
• D)the American Dream.

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Definitions:

Groundwater Mining

The process of extracting water from underground aquifers at a rate faster than the natural recharge, leading to depletion or diminishing of groundwater resources.

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Sedimentary Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle that involves the movement and processing of sediment materials across the Earth's surface and crust.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water, involving the release of oxygen as a byproduct.