Gentleman were included in the first group of settlers sent by the virginia company in order to

There are many enlightenment ideals in the declaration of independence. one is the idea that all people are entitled to certain rights just by virtue of being human. another is the belief that a government’s legitimacy comes from the consent of the governed. finally, the declaration of independence incorporates the enlightenment idea that a government’s main purpose is to protect the rights of the people. 

The syphilis treatment experiment was considered controversial because those men who have syphilis were not informed about their diagnosis.  they were only informed that they were going to enjoy and have free medical exams, meals, and even burial insurance, in order for them to stay so the researchers will be able to observe closely these men in the experiment.