Why Was the Declaration of Independence a Remarkable Philosophical Statement

Multiple Choice

Why was the Declaration of Independence a remarkable philosophical statement for its time?

A) It asserted that slavery was a "morally unjust" institution that should be outlawed.
B) It asserted that there were "unalienable rights" that could not be abridged by governments.
C) It asserted that laissez-faire capitalism would be the "supreme law of the land" in America.
D) It asserted that America was "first and foremost,a Christian nation."