Secondary Equity Resources

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The Declaration of Independence and Natural Rights

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In this lesson, students read about how Thomas Jefferson, drawing on the current thinking of his time, used natural rights to justify declaring independence from England. A set of discussion questions is provided. In an associated activity, students further discuss some of the ideals in the Declaration of Independence.

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The Declaration of Independence and Natural Rights