Question

the declaration of independence includes many enlightenment ideas. thomas jefferson opens the text with a preamble, or introduction, which states that the colonists feel compelled to start a new political community. to explain their actions, jefferson develops a rational argument by stating a series of self - evident, or obvious, truths.
read the highlighted paragraph. then answer the question below.
image of the preamble text from the declaration of independence
according to jefferson, what are two self - evident truths?

• all people have the right to be alive and free and to seek fulfillment.
• all people are equal by nature.
• all people are identical in their abilities.
• all people have the right to a home and an education.

Explanation:

The highlighted text from the Declaration of Independence's preamble starts with "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." This directly matches one option. The full self-evident truths in the document include the natural equality of people and their inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (phrased here as "to be alive and free and to seek fulfillment"). The other options do not align with Jefferson's stated self-evident truths.

Answer:

• All people have the right to be alive and free and to seek fulfillment.
• All people are equal by nature.