The authors suggest that Thomas Jefferson might have changed John Locke's argument for government to protect property to protection of "the pursuit of happiness"because Jefferson ______.
A. liked the sound of "pursuit of happiness" better
B. was trying to avoid the suggestion the Declaration was arguing for the protection of slavery
C. could not remember what Locke had actually said
D. was trying to gain the support of those who had little property to protect
Answer: D. was trying to gain the support of those who had little property to protect
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