Question

1. what are unalienable rights, and why did thomas jefferson mention them in the declaration of independence? explain your answer. think about the question carefully. then enter your answer to both parts of the question in the box. in 1777, wentworth cheswell participated in a battle in upstate new york. after this victory, the french decided to aid the colonists which caused a turning - point in favor of the americans during the revolutionary war. - william c. nell, the colored patriots of the american revolution 12. according to the above source, which significant battle did wentworth cheswell fight in during the american revolution?

Explanation:

Unalienable rights are fundamental rights that cannot be taken away or transferred. Jefferson mentioned them in the Declaration of Independence to assert that all men are created equal and have rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which are God - given and natural. These rights provided a moral and philosophical basis for the colonies' separation from Britain. For the second part, the text mentions a battle in up - state New York in 1777 where the French decided to aid the colonists, which was the Battle of Saratoga, a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

Answer:

1. Unalienable rights are fundamental, God - given rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Jefferson mentioned them to justify the colonies' independence and assert equality and natural rights.
2. The Battle of Saratoga.