Both John Locke and Thomas Jefferson wrote about the natural rights of humans. In what document are these "unalienable rights" specifically mentioned?

Responses

A the Bill of Rightsthe Bill of Rights

B the Mayflower Compactthe Mayflower Compact

C the Preamble to the Constitutionthe Preamble to the Constitution

D the Declaration of Independence

1 answer

D. the Declaration of Independence

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson specifically mentions "unalienable rights," which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, reflecting the influence of John Locke’s ideas on natural rights.