Do you know the name of the document which contains the words:

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Do you know the name of the document which
contains the words

• We hold these truths to be self evident that
  all men are created equal

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The Declaration of Independence

• We hold these truths to be self evident that
  all men are created equal

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Do you know who wrote the words?
We hold these truths to be self evident that
all men are created equal
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Thomas Jefferson
We hold these truths to be self evident that
all men are created equal
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Do you know in what year these words were written?

• We hold these truths to be self evident that
  all men are created equal.

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1776

• We hold these truths to be self evident that
  all men are created equal.

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What do you think these words mean? Explain.

• We hold these truths to be self evident that
  all men are created equal.

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Do you agree with these words, why or why not?

• We hold these truths to be self evident that
  all men are created equal.

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Jefferson Hero or Hypocrite

• Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of
  Independence, gave us many of our ideas about
  democratic government. In addition to being a
  Founding Father, and serving as the nations
  third President, Jefferson was renown for his
  encyclopedic knowledge of farming, architecture,
  and science. However, Jefferson is not without
  his critics. Many have pointed out that the man
  who penned the famous words all men are created
  equal was also a slave holder, and his plans for
  expanding the United States led to trampling the
  rights of Native Americans. What do you think?
  Was Jefferson a hero or hypocrite? How should we
  evaluate his role in our history?

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Declaration
To say something publicly, either in writing or
orally
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liberty
freedom
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Dissolve
To come apart
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Unalienable
Cant be taken away from a person
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Pursuit
To go after something
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Consent
agreement
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Alter
To change something
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Abolish
To end or do away with
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abuses
mistreatments
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Despotism
An unfair government or ruler or dictator