We hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by the

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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.

• The Declaration of Independence, 1776

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What does it mean?
obvious
Facts, ideas

• 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.

Everyone has the same value
Given by God
Unable to be taken away
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Your assignment

• Create your own version of the beginning lines of
  the Declaration of Independence. It can be a
  poem, song, pictures, etc.
• Your creation must be original and keep all of
  the same ideas meanings as the real document.
  You cannot leave anything out.
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