Source Analysis: the Declaration of Independence (via IXL) Read the passage from the Declaration of Independence. Then follow the instructions below. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness . . ." self-evident: obviously true endowed: given unalienable: permanent Question For centuries, people have argued about exactly what these lines mean. Below are some possible meanings for each part of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Match each part of the preamble with its possible meaning. Example: "We hold these truths to be self-evident..." <-- --> We believe these things to be clearly true. (3 points)

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Sure! Below is the matching for each part of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence with its possible meaning:

  1. "We hold these truths to be self-evident..."
    <-- --> We believe these things to be clearly true.

  2. "that all men are created equal..."
    <-- --> Everyone has the same rights and value.

  3. "that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights..."
    <-- --> These rights are given by God and cannot be taken away.

  4. "that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness..."
    <-- --> These are fundamental rights that every individual deserves.

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