The Declaration of Independence Was a Remarkable Philosophical Statement for Its

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence was a remarkable philosophical statement for its time because it asserted that

• A)slavery was a "morally unjust" institution that should be outlawed.
• B)there were "unalienable rights" that could not be abridged by governments.
• C)laissez-faire capitalism would be the "supreme law of the land" in America.
• D)America was "first and foremost, a Christian nation."

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