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Khan Academy: All Men Are Created Equal

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The phrase 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal' appears in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, written in 1776. Listen as historians break down this iconic phrase and discuss the various nuances. [7:13]

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Concepts
equality, john adams, slavery, thomas jefferson
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abolition, ben franklin, declaration of independence, divine right, khan academy, khan academy: all men are created equal, thomas payne, unalienable rights, ideals of the declaration of independence
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional