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Which statement best summarizes the following portion of the Declaration of

Independence?

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,

That to secure

Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

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these rights, Governments are instituted among Men,

deriving their just powers from the consent of the

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governed, That whenever any Form of Government

becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the

People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new

Government, laying its foundation on such principles and

organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem

most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

AAll human beings are equal and should have an equal share of the

land.

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B. All people have inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and governments derive their power from the consent of the governed, who have the right to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive of these ends.

Explanation:

This passage articulates the fundamental principles that:

1) All people are created equal and have inherent, unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

2) Governments are instituted by the people to secure these rights, and derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.

3) The people have the right to alter or abolish a government that becomes destructive of these fundamental rights and establish a new government based on principles that secure their safety and happiness.

The passage does not mention anything about an equal share of the land, so option A does not accurately summarize the key ideas expressed here. Option B captures the core philosophical underpinnings of the American Revolution and the legitimacy of self-governance.

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