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How did the concept of natural rights influence colonial attitudes during the Revolution? Option A It eliminated the concept of rights for non-white citizens. Option B It framed liberty and governance as inherent entitlements of all individuals. Option C It advocated for no rights at all for the colonies. Option D It suggested a purely monarchical system was preferable.
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The correct option is **B**: It framed liberty and governance as inherent entitlements of all individuals.
The concept of natural rights, particularly as articulated by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, influenced colonial attitudes by emphasizing that individuals possess certain inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and property. This led to a belief that governance should be based on the protection of these rights, contributing to the desire for independence from British rule and shaping the ideological underpinnings of the American Revolution.
The concept of natural rights, particularly as articulated by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, influenced colonial attitudes by emphasizing that individuals possess certain inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and property. This led to a belief that governance should be based on the protection of these rights, contributing to the desire for independence from British rule and shaping the ideological underpinnings of the American Revolution.