The Declaration of Independence was a revolutionary document in many ways. However, while it states that "all men are created equal" it did not speak for all mankind.

In one to two sentences, explain who the Declaration ignores and what this meant.

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Ashly Howell

1 May, 20:32

The Declaration of Independence was a revolutionary document in many ways. However, while it states that "all men are created equal" it did not speak for all mankind.

In one to two sentences, explain who the Declaration ignores and what this meant.

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Fernando Cruz · Answer 1

The quote didn't apply to minorities. This was because they weren't seen as people.

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Back then, minorities were seen as lesser, unintelligent beings. This is why slaver wasnt technically unconstitutional.

The Declaration of Independence was a revolutionary document in many ways. However, while it states that "all men are created equal" it did not speak for all mankind.In one to two sentences, explain who the Declaration ignores and what this meant.

The Declaration of Independence was a revolutionary document in many ways. However, while it states that "all men are created equal" it did not speak for all mankind.

In one to two sentences, explain who the Declaration ignores and what this meant.