Question

At the time of the US declaration of independence, the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were applicable only to the .

• A. white males
• B. women and childern
• C. all people of colour

Answer 1

The correct option is A white males

Historically, human rights were not granted universally. Greece considered slavery as a natural practice. The US declaration of independence granted rights only to the white males. Even the Magna Carta granted rights only to the barons.