Question

What Enlightenment ideas did Thomas Paine use to justify breaking from Britain in his 1776 pamphlet “Common Sense”?(1 point)
Responses

equality
equality

questioning authority
questioning authority

natural rights
natural rights

freedom from oppression

Answer 1

In his 1776 pamphlet "Common Sense," Thomas Paine primarily used the Enlightenment idea of **natural rights** to justify breaking from Britain. He argued that individuals are born with certain inherent rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that the British government was infringing upon these rights. While other Enlightenment ideas like equality, questioning authority, and freedom from oppression are also present in his arguments, the core justification centers around the concept of natural rights.