The passage below is from a historical document. "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." Which Enlightenment idea is presented in this passage? (1 point) Responses Checks and balances Checks and balances Separation of power Separation of power Social Contract Social Contract Natural Rights

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The Enlightenment idea presented in this passage is Natural Rights. The passage emphasizes that all men are created equal and are endowed with certain unalienable rights, which aligns with the concept of natural rights as articulated by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke.