analysis declaration

How does the US Declaration of Independence (Declaration of Independence Primary source.pdf) embody the ideas of the Enlightenment?

Some additional primary sources from the Enlightenment which can be used to compare/contrast with the Declaration of Independence can be found here: Enlightenment Ideas primary sources.pdf

Basic requirements:

1. Answer the question in one paragraph (c. 5 sentences).

2. Use the primary source as proof in your answer. Include a quote from the primary source and citation.

3. In order to place the primary source in context, read and use the secondary sources (lecture) as background. Cite it but no need to quote the lecture.

4. Look at the rubric provided to get a better idea of how it will be graded.

5. Edit your work.