Which document contains the words below?
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Right, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"
A. United States Constitution
B. Articles of Confederation
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Proclamation of 1763
The document that contains the words is C. Declaration of Independence.
Are you SURE?
Yes, I am sure. The words "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are from the Declaration of Independence.
The document that contains the words you mentioned is the Declaration of Independence.
To arrive at this answer, we can break down the options and review each one:
A. United States Constitution: The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States, but it does not contain the specific words you mentioned.
B. Articles of Confederation: The Articles of Confederation were an early form of government in the United States, preceding the United States Constitution. However, the specific words you mentioned are not found in this document.
C. Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence is a document adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced the thirteen American colonies' decision to sever ties with Great Britain. It contains the well-known passage you quoted, making this the correct answer.
D. Proclamation of 1763: The Proclamation of 1763 was a British law that prohibited American colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. The words you mentioned are not found in this proclamation.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Declaration of Independence.