Question

question 2 of 10
which statement best completes the diagram?
enlightenment ideas are introduced in europe. → ? → the second continental congress ratifies the declaration of independence.
a. a popular pamphlet written by thomas paine calls for americans to reclaim their natural rights.
b. an early draft of thomas jeffersons declaration of independence circulates widely through colonial newspapers.
c. several american lawyers bring a well - publicized lawsuit against britain for denying their inalienable rights.
d. colonists propose that king george iii sign a social contract limiting his influence in the colonies.

Explanation:

Enlightenment ideas emphasized natural rights. Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" in 1776 used Enlightenment - inspired arguments to call for American independence and the reclamation of natural rights, which was a crucial step between the spread of Enlightenment ideas in Europe and the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. Options B, C, and D are not as directly related to the chain of events in the context of Enlightenment ideas leading to the Declaration of Independence.

Answer:

A. A popular pamphlet written by Thomas Paine calls for Americans to reclaim their natural rights.