Thomas Jefferson is best known for his role in writing the Declaration of Independence, where he articulated the idea that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights. This reflects his belief in equality of natural rights, rather than equality of interests, rejection of natural rights, or favoring monarchy.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson

A) conceptualized equality as equality of natural rights.
B) defined equality as equality of interests.
C) rejected the idea that individuals possess natural rights.
D) favored monarchy as the best form of government.

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