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When Thomas Jefferson wrote all men are equal to whom was he likely referring to?
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∙ 6y ago
He meant “mankind “ was created equal. His reference doesn’t mean what we think today because of the difference in time and the world. In his world no one was equal and everyone was below the king.
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∙ 12y agoHe meant exactly what he said that all men (everyone) was treated farily.It's plain and simple.
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∙ 7y agoAll that vote back then were white males who owned property.
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∙ 6y agoMen. Women and slaves were not equal. Just men were equal.
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∙ 7y agowhite male property owners
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Who said all men are created equal?
Thomas Jefferson, and Martin Luther King Jr. said that, "All men are created equal." :)
When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the declaration of independence that all men are created equal to whom was he likely referring?
"Freeborn white men" were the class that Jefferson would have referred to, since the concept of slavery was still viable in Europe in the 18th century. Later leaders, including Abraham Lincoln, questioned how human rights would not apply equally to slaves.
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal to whom was he most likely referring?
When Thomas Jefferson said that all men are created equal, he probably meant, all white, land-owning men are created equal. He clearly did not support the equality of people of African descent (even though, ironically, this quote from the Declaration of Independence was later used very effectively to support the concept of racial equality).
What is Thomas Jefferson's biggest secret?
Thomas Jefferson Biggest secret was that in the Declaration of Independence he wrote"All mens are created equal". But when he wrote that it didn't include the slaves and the womans because Thomas Jefferson Had SLAVES. Meaning it didn't include the African American(slaves).
Thomas Jefferson and the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson was the one who wrote the declaration of indenpendance. But he was on a committee of five men and with their revising they made a total of 80 changes. Mostly though its all Thomas Jefferson, just with a little changes.
When thomas Jefferson wrote in the declaration of independence the all men are created equal to whom was he most likely referring?
All that vote back then were white males who owned property.
Did Thomas Jefferson want equal rights?
no
What are Thomas Jefferson's contributions?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence saying that we should be free and independent and have equal rights for our country.
What was Thomas Jefferson looking for?
for freedom and rights that would be equal
Who said all men are created equal?
Thomas Jefferson, and Martin Luther King Jr. said that, "All men are created equal." :)
When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the declaration of independence that all men are created equal to whom was he likely referring?
"Freeborn white men" were the class that Jefferson would have referred to, since the concept of slavery was still viable in Europe in the 18th century. Later leaders, including Abraham Lincoln, questioned how human rights would not apply equally to slaves.
When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of independence that all men are created equal the whom was he most likely referring?
"Freeborn white men" were the class that Jefferson would have referred to, since the concept of slavery was still viable in Europe in the 18th century. Later leaders, including Abraham Lincoln, questioned how human rights would not apply equally to slaves.
Who according to Jefferson is created equal?
According the Thomas Jefferson, our Third President of the United States and Father of the Declaration of Independence, all men are created equal.
When thomas jefferswon wrote in the declaration of the independence that all men are created equal to whom was he most likely referring?
He wrote just what he meant that " men" were created equal. This didn't mean slaves or women.
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal to whom was he most likely referring?
When Thomas Jefferson said that all men are created equal, he probably meant, all white, land-owning men are created equal. He clearly did not support the equality of people of African descent (even though, ironically, this quote from the Declaration of Independence was later used very effectively to support the concept of racial equality).
Who said all people are free and equal?
thomas Jefferson in the declaration of independence
When Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal to who was referring to?
"Freeborn white men" were the class that Jefferson would have referred to, since the concept of slavery was still viable in Europe in the 18th century. Later leaders, including Abraham Lincoln, questioned how human rights would not apply equally to slaves.
