The American "Declaration of Independence" famously asserts the universal rights to "life, liber- ty, and the pursuit of happiness." Given that which of the following best explains how the most
fundamental rights asserted by “The Declaration of the Rights of Man" compare to those in the
American "Declaration"?
A. They are similar; however, while the American document prioritizes the abstract concept
of the pursuit of happiness," the French document prioritizes the more tangible concept of
"property."
B. They are similar, however, while the American document specifically mentions "liberty," the
French document, although it strongly implies it, never does.
C. They are virtually identical, except that in addition to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness," the French document prioritizes unconditional freedom of the press.
D. They are extremely different; the rights posed as fundamental in the French document are,
in reality, only suggestions they hope the King will consider implementing gradually, while
American document insists that all universal rights be granted at once.