In The Declaration of Independence, the text starts with an introductory paragraph to the situation, to then continue by stating "<span><em>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.</em>"<em> </em>This is what is believed by the authors and what will be supported throughout the text. Therefore, this is an example of claim.</span>
