How was England perceived by rest of the world in the late 19th century, during the height of imperialism? 1.England was seen as weaker than other European nations interested in imperialism.
2. England was seen as a pushover because it had spread itself too thinly around the world.
3.England was seen as a benevolent mother figure that only sought good for its imperial colonies.
4.England was seen as a powerful force when it came to global, economic, and political issues.

it is a part of john locke's natural rights popular during the age of enlightenment that people had inalienable rights to life, liberty and property. this was reflected by thomas jefferson in his declaration of independence as rights to life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

another line in the declaration of independence is that people have certain rights just because they are human. humans are capable of obeying the three natural rights john locke mentioned making them governable by these laws and therefore entitled to these rights as well.