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When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal," to whom was he most likely referring? A all men and women B all men C white men D white men and women

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White men

Slavery was still allowed under the Constitution so different races were still very much unequal. Women weren't allowed to own property or vote so they weren't equal to men either.

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Thomas Jefferson was referring to all white men

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