Interpretations of the concept that "all men are created equal" have changed since the Declaration of Independence was written. Which historical development best illustrates this change?A.The Constitution guaranteed a republican form of government in every state.B.The Fourteenth Amendment guaranteed equal rights for all racial and ethnic groups.C.The Tenth Amendment ensured that states would share power with the national government.D.The Constitution included an amendment process to allow it to change over time.

Although the Declaration said that "all men are created equal," women and minorities did not originally share the same rights as white men. What can you conclude about this?

How is the modern interpretation of the phrase "all men are created equal" different from its original meaning?A.Today it is interpreted to mean both men and women, while originally it included only men.B.Today it is interpreted to include only those born in the United States, while originally it meant everyone.C.Today it is interpreted to include all people, while originally it referred only to white men.D.Today it is interpreted to mean wealthy people, while originally it referred to people from all classes.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The “Declaration of Independence,” a key document of the American Revolution, famously declares that “All men are created equal.” However, women were not allowed to vote and participate in governance of this new government when it was first founded.Select one:TrueFalse

How does the proposed Equal Rights Amendment of 1923 build upon the ideas of the Nineteenth Amendment?A It increases the economic equality of women and men.B It guarantees all women the right to vote.C It suggests that no state can remove a constitutional right.D It promotes all possible equal rights for women.

Which statement best summarizes the following portion of the Declaration of Independence?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. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.A.Governments tend to interfere with people's rights.B.People have certain rights and it is the role of government to protect those rights.C.All governments need to be replaced.D.All human beings are equal and should have an equal share of the land.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS