In this declaration Jefferson said, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.... He makes the point that the unalienable rights of a man are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that governments are formed to secure these rights for the people. ... If a government is formed for its people, to give them certain rights, but does not lawfully rule all citizens the same- should this government stand? ... In his sp...

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The literature these people have left behind, gives us some idea of just what their dreams were and how they either succeeded or failed in their quests for a better life. ... It was a great affliction to me to be ignorant of their natures, for I am very certain they are all valuable; specimens of them and of the plants I have preserved" (Columbus 108-109). ... After the death of the original president of Jamestown, John Smith took over in 1608. ... He said, "Heer nature and liberty affords us that freely, which in England we want, or it costeth us dearely" (Smith 252). ... In the Declar...

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Thomas Jefferson, our icon of freedom and personal liberty, set the national policy toward Native Americans that would last for over one hundred years. ... Jefferson long after reflected on his early attachment to Indians, writing John Adams of his presence in the warrior-orator Outasette's camp on the eve of that Indian's journey to England: "The moon was in full splendor...His sounding voice, distinct articulation, animated action, and the solemn silence of his people at their several fires, filled me with awe and veneration, although I did not understand a word he uttered," Jeffer...

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