Think about the main ideas expressed in the declartion of independence. in what ways are these ideas important in today’s world?

All men are created equal.

All men have basic human rights given to them by God.

The only reason to have a government is to protect these basic human rights, which Jefferson lists as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

Government must be by the consent of the governed.

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."

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