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Students discuss the line "all men are created equal" in a time of slavery. They discover how equaliy and liberty changed over time in America. Role-playing different scenerios, they analyze the experiences of real-people coming to America. In groups, they debate "all men are created equal". They vote on who the famous quote should include and discuss the outcome.

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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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