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Which statement best explains what Jefferson means by the term "self-evident"?

A His argument is so obviously true it cannot be refuted.

B His reasoning is superior to other arguments listed,

C His authority comes from his personal experience.

D His viewpoint needs more proof before it can be accepted.​

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C His authority comes from his personal experience.

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A. His argument is so obviously true it cannot be refuted.

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The term 'evident' by definition means obvious or clear to understand. When Jefferson used this in the Declaration of Independence, he meant that everyone is endowed with unalienable rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) and that their existence is irrefutable.

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