Question

What did declaring independence say about the importance of rights?

Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence asserts that the people, not kings, have the power to govern, that all people are created equal, and that they have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Answer 2

The Declaration of Independence states that the authority to govern belongs to the people, rather than to kings, that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.