Asked by james

How should the phrase, "All men are created equal" be understood today, and why? What do you think Thomas Jefferson meant when he wrote these words in the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and why?
Answered by Ms. Sue
It seems to me that "All men are created equal" is well understood today. The only change I'd make is all people are created equal.

Jefferson probably meant that all <b>white men</b> were created equal.
Answered by james
why do you think he meant all white men?
Answered by Bella
because in the declaration it talks about African Americans and Native Americans in a very negative way...so it is obviously only talking about white men
:)
Answered by Bella
"He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavored to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction...)

'merciless, indian savages' doesnt sound like they're ALL created equal
Answered by james
Where can I find a copy of the Declaration of Independence?
Answered by Writeacher
http://www.ushistory.org/Declaration/document/index.htm
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