In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson asserted that all men are created equal. To what extent had this been true in American history prior to 1776?Discuss

Prompt:

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson asserted that all men are created equal. To what extent had this been true in American history prior to 1776?

ook at the idea of equality  in colonial America through the lens of race, class and gender, drawing on Foner for support.

 

The book we are using is Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty! An American History, Seagull 6th edition, Vol 1. Up to chapter 5.

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