Question

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

This quotation reflects beliefs mainly derived from

A.
the Magna Carta
B.
the divine right monarchs of Europe
C.
John Locke's theory of natural rights
D.
Marxist philosophy

Answer 1

The excerpt "We hold these truths to be self-evident..." clearly reflects the belief derived from John Locke 's theory of Natural Rights. This is an excerpt from the declaration of independence, a document written by the American colonists who wished to break away from the British crown.