Question

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...."

Which statement BEST explains the underlined portion of the quote from the Declaration of Independence?
A) Thomas Jefferson believed all people should be in government.
B) Citizens have the same rights as political leaders.
C) George Washington did not believe in slavery.
D) People are free to have any job they want.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

This phrase was included to remind people that citizens have the same rights as political leaders. Though this had not been the case in Britain or in their American colonies, the Founding Fathers wanted to make sure that it would be the case in the country they were creating.

Answer 2

Answer: Citizens have the same rights as political leaders.

Step-by-step explanation: