Do you know the name of the document which contains the

words:

“ We hold these truths to be self

evident that all men are created equal”

The Declaration of Independence

“ We hold these truths to be self

evident that all men are created equal”

Do you know who wrote the words?

“ We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal”

Thomas Jefferson

“ We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal”

Do you know in what year these words were written?

•“ We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal.”

1776

•“ We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal.”

What do you think these words mean? Explain.

•“ We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal.”

Do you agree with these words, why or why not?

•“ We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal.”

Jefferson : Hero or Hypocrite

Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, gave us many of our ideas about democratic government. In addition to being a Founding Father, and serving as the nation’s third President, Jefferson was renown for his encyclopedic knowledge of farming, architecture, and science. However, Jefferson is not without his critics. Many have pointed out that the man who penned the famous words “all men are created equal” was also a slave holder, and his plans for expanding the United States led to trampling the rights of Native Americans. What do you think? Was Jefferson a hero or hypocrite? How should we evaluate his role in our history?

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Declaration

To say something publicly, either in writing or orally

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

liberty

freedom

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Dissolve

To come apart

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Unalienable

Can’t be taken away from a person

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Pursuit

To go after something

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Consent

agreement

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Alter

To change something

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Abolish

To end or do away with

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

abuses

mistreatments

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Despotism

An unfair government or ruler or dictator