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Which statement is an Enlightenment idea that Jefferson used in the Declaration of Independence? A. People get their rights from governments. B. Kings get their power from God. C. Governments exist to protect people. D. People should always obey their governments. Please answer!!

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Answer:

C || Governments exist to protect people.

Step-by-step explanation:

I got 100% on my K12 test and also because the history book (if you search on the revolution page) states that Jefferson did use the answer C.

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Answer:

C. Governments exist to protect the people.

Step-by-step explanation:

Thomas jefforson is one of the most well known US presidents of all time. Jefferson was a powerful figure, and wrote most of the Declaration of Independance. He believed that the United States of America was similar to greece, and In order to show his love for the greek style, he started creating cleoclassical pieces of art. These included the monticello, and many others.

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