In their written works, both Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine __________.

explain the importance of being financially frugal


demonstrate the ability of humans to improve themselves and society <--


describe episodes in their early lives

Thomas Jefferson believes that human rights are based upon __________.


natural laws


the weakness of human morality


a national legislature <---

Which of the following best expresses Phillis Wheatley's theme in "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?

The evening hours are the most inspirational time of day.


A positive result of her enslavement is finding out about God. <---


Those who brought her to America should be enslaved themselves.

I disagree with the second one, but the others seem correct.

thank you

natural laws:)

Natural laws, yes.

To answer the first question about Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine's written works, we need to understand their common theme. Both Franklin and Paine were influential figures during the American Enlightenment and wrote extensively on topics related to human improvement and society. Therefore, the correct answer is that their written works demonstrate the ability of humans to improve themselves and society.

To address the second question about Thomas Jefferson's belief on human rights, we need to identify his viewpoint. Thomas Jefferson was a major contributor to the drafting of the American Declaration of Independence, which asserts that "all men are created equal" and are entitled to certain unalienable rights. Jefferson's belief in human rights was grounded in the concept of natural laws, which implies that these rights are inherent and not bestowed by any government or individual. Therefore, the correct answer is that Thomas Jefferson believed human rights are based upon natural laws.

Lastly, to determine the theme in Phillis Wheatley's poem "On Being Brought from Africa to America," we need to analyze the main message conveyed. In this poem, Wheatley discusses her experience of being enslaved and brought from Africa to America. The theme of the poem centers on her positive outlook on her enslavement, specifically her finding out about God as a result. The poem suggests that her enslavement served as a pathway to her religious awakening. Therefore, the correct answer is that a positive result of her enslavement is finding out about God.