The Declaration of Independence reflected the idea of social contract because it

A. was a collective act of representatives from all the colonies

B. listed specific grievances and complaints against colonial rule

C. named life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as granted to all

D. said a new government must form due to the king's actions

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Shyanne Chandler

Social Studies

16 March, 08:17

The Declaration of Independence reflected the idea of social contract because it

A. was a collective act of representatives from all the colonies

B. listed specific grievances and complaints against colonial rule

C. named life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as granted to all

D. said a new government must form due to the king's actions

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Shamar Cherry · Answer 1

C. Named life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as granted to all.

Explanation:

The Declaration refers to men's "inalienable rights" such as life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness because they're supposed to be the principles on which a new society and a new country will be built. Those will be the principles of the new social contract guiding the relationship between rulers and those ruled.