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

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white males
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women and childern
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all people of colour
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Solution

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.

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