Khan Academy Khan Academy The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal, but one-third of the people who signed the Declaration owned slaves. So how could they say everyone is created equally if they had slaves who weren't even close to being treated equally? Start practicing—and saving your progress—now: Vincent Phillip Muñoz talks about what the Declaration of Independence says about natural rights. Created by National Constitution Center. Khan Academy Khan Academy Start practicing—and saving your progress—now: Close readings of the beginnings of the Declaration of Independence to identify ideas of natural Khan Academy Khan Academy Full text of the Declaration of Independence. IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America. Khan Academy Khan Academy Khan Academy Khan Academy Khan Academy Khan Academy Khan Academy Khan Academy Sign up for Khan Academy! Are you a district admin? Learn more of our offerings on our district page. Learn about the Declaration of Independence and its role in shaping the United States' foundation on Khan Academy. " In this video, Kim Kutz Elliott explores the origins of the Declaration of Independence in the ideas of Enlightenment philosopher John Locke and its resounding message in history. View more Khan Academy Khan Academy Khan Academy Khan Academy In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about the background to the Declaration of Independence. Created by Sal Khan and Aspen Institute. The Declaration of Independence, penned by Thomas Jefferson, marked America's break from the UK. It was influenced by Enlightenment thinker John Locke's ideas of natural rights and social contract. Despite its claim that "all men are created equal," it didn't end slavery or extend rights to all. Its ideals have inspired many movements for equality. Khan Academy Khan Academy
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