Question

How has Jefferson's words, "all men are created equal that they are endowed with certain unalienable rights," been used by different groups over the past 244 years for their purposes?

Answer 1

Explanation:

• American colonists have used the words of Jefferson to defend their right to get independence from Great Britain.

• Blacks affected by slavery and who faced discrimination because of their race have often reechoed Jefferson's words in their fight against discrimination. For example, Martin Luther King, Jr in his famous letter written from Birmingham City Jail included Jefferson's statements about "all men are created equal...".

• Some right groups have also used Jefferson's words to gain equal treatment in society.