What role did equality and being equal play in the 18th century?

Which phrase from the declaration of independence best relates to anthony's theme of equal rights for all people? a. life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness b . to secure these, governments are instituted among men c. deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed d. endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights

In the poem i felt a funeral, in my brain what rhyme scheme does the poet use and how does it contribute to the poem?

Which is these is an example of circular reasoning