The concept of natural rights, which was later used in the declaration of independence, was first proposed by. a.) thomas jefferson. b.) jean jacques rousseau. c.) james otis. d.) john locke

Plz , ive been stuck on this forever. what action did president jefferson take to stop britain and france from seizing american merchant ships. a. he declared war on france. b. he called for increased tariffs on british and french goods. c. he called for embargo on all foreign trade. d. he declared war on britain.