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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—that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”-excerpt: us declaration of independence 1776
1. read the quote above from the declaration of independence very carefully. what does it all mean? in your opinion, how does this statement apply today? write a 2 paragraph essay that explains what it means and how you think it applies to the us today in your own words. here is a recording that will walk you through this: click here (if asked for a log in, just x the box out. call if problems.)
you must discuss at least 3 of these 4 points below in the first paragraph of your essay:
*life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
*unalienable rights
*consent of the governed
*all men are created equal
the second paragraph of your essay should tell how you think this statement applies today.