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In Social Studies / High School | 2014-09-25

What do Americans value as the basic individual or natural rights?

Asked by LindseyBreeding

Answer (3)

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. :D

Answered by faisalbaig4511 | 2024-06-10

**On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to declare the independence of the American colonies from English rule. On the Fourth of July, they approved the final edited version of the Declaration of Independence.
The members of the Continental Congress made only two minor changes in the opening paragraphs of Jefferson's draft declaration. In these two paragraphs, Jefferson developed some key ideas: "all men are created equal," "inalienable rights," "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
The Last ones are known to be individual rights.

Answered by gomezgerman032 | 2024-06-12

Americans value fundamental rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are considered unalienable and protect individual freedoms. Influenced by Enlightenment thinkers, these principles remain a cornerstone of American ideals and government.
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Answered by gomezgerman032 | 2024-12-26