Question
Which claims about the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Declaration of Independence are true?
Choose all answers that are correct.
Responses
Both documents drew on the “natural law” philosophy of John Locke.
Both documents drew on the “natural law” philosophy of John Locke.
The Declaration of Independence speaks of a divine Creator and the Declaration of the Rights of Man speaks of a Supreme Being.
The Declaration of Independence speaks of a divine Creator and the Declaration of the Rights of Man speaks of a Supreme Being.
Only the Declaration of Independence mentions the right to liberty.
Only the Declaration of Independence mentions the right to liberty.
Only the Declaration of Man expresses the ideas of the Enlightenment.
Choose all answers that are correct.
Responses
Both documents drew on the “natural law” philosophy of John Locke.
Both documents drew on the “natural law” philosophy of John Locke.
The Declaration of Independence speaks of a divine Creator and the Declaration of the Rights of Man speaks of a Supreme Being.
The Declaration of Independence speaks of a divine Creator and the Declaration of the Rights of Man speaks of a Supreme Being.
Only the Declaration of Independence mentions the right to liberty.
Only the Declaration of Independence mentions the right to liberty.
Only the Declaration of Man expresses the ideas of the Enlightenment.
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Let's analyze the claims one by one:
1. **Both documents drew on the “natural law” philosophy of John Locke.**
- **True.** The Declaration of Independence incorporates ideas from John Locke, particularly regarding natural rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness). The Declaration of the Rights of Man also draws on Enlightenment principles, including those related to natural rights.
2. **The Declaration of Independence speaks of a divine Creator and the Declaration of the Rights of Man speaks of a Supreme Being.**
- **True.** The Declaration of Independence refers to a "Creator," whereas the Declaration of the Rights of Man mentions "the Supreme Being." Both references imply a higher authority but do so in subtly different terms.
3. **Only the Declaration of Independence mentions the right to liberty.**
- **False.** The Declaration of the Rights of Man explicitly mentions liberty, stating that "the aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of man, and these rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression."
4. **Only the Declaration of Man expresses the ideas of the Enlightenment.**
- **False.** Both documents express Enlightenment ideas, particularly the concepts of rights, freedom, and government by consent.
Based on this analysis, the correct responses are:
- Both documents drew on the “natural law” philosophy of John Locke.
- The Declaration of Independence speaks of a divine Creator and the Declaration of the Rights of Man speaks of a Supreme Being.
1. **Both documents drew on the “natural law” philosophy of John Locke.**
- **True.** The Declaration of Independence incorporates ideas from John Locke, particularly regarding natural rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness). The Declaration of the Rights of Man also draws on Enlightenment principles, including those related to natural rights.
2. **The Declaration of Independence speaks of a divine Creator and the Declaration of the Rights of Man speaks of a Supreme Being.**
- **True.** The Declaration of Independence refers to a "Creator," whereas the Declaration of the Rights of Man mentions "the Supreme Being." Both references imply a higher authority but do so in subtly different terms.
3. **Only the Declaration of Independence mentions the right to liberty.**
- **False.** The Declaration of the Rights of Man explicitly mentions liberty, stating that "the aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural and imprescriptible rights of man, and these rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression."
4. **Only the Declaration of Man expresses the ideas of the Enlightenment.**
- **False.** Both documents express Enlightenment ideas, particularly the concepts of rights, freedom, and government by consent.
Based on this analysis, the correct responses are:
- Both documents drew on the “natural law” philosophy of John Locke.
- The Declaration of Independence speaks of a divine Creator and the Declaration of the Rights of Man speaks of a Supreme Being.
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