When the Declaration of Independence was written, the first few lines written by the founding fathers read: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are equal…”. Based on this document above, do you think the founding fathers and Americans at this time included enslaved peoples in the general category of “men”? Why or why not?
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Answer: We believe the statement that all men are created equal. Every human being has rights that cannot betaken away. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To have these rights there must be governmentsto help make sure all people have these rights.Primary Source Document 1:Abigail Adams to John Adams - March 31 1776
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All men are created equal is a phrase we believe in. Every human being is endowed with unalienable rights. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are all fundamental human rights. To enjoy these rights, governments must assist in ensuring that everyone has them. Abigail Adams to John Adams, March 31, 1776 (Primary Source Document 1)
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