| This lesson focuses on a few key concepts of the Declaration of Independence, beginning with the phrase "All men are created equal." Students gain an appreciation of Thomas Jefferson's efforts to deal with the complex issues of equality and slavery in the Declaration of Independence.
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| Objectives: |
| Students will: Develop a working definition of what it means for everyone to be equal; interpret the phrase "All Men Are Created Equal" in the context of the Declaration of Independence; compare their definition of equality to the definition Jefferson was using in the Declaration of Independence; and develop a rationale for Jefferson's usage of the phrase based on his life and historical context.
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| Grade Band: |
| 5-8,9-12 |
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| Subjects: |
| Civics, Political Science,U.S. History |
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| Authors: |
| Mike Larson and Doug Hyde, 2001 American Memory Fellows, Library of Congress
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