How Did the Idea That "All Men Were Created Equal

question 35

Multiple Choice

How did the idea that "all men were created equal" affect revolutionary American society?

• A) It led to the argument that everyone should pay the same amount in taxes.
• B) It encouraged people to overturn social hierarchies and stop deferring to those who claimed higher rank.
• C) It undermined the belief in the importance of private property.
• D) It led slave owners to use less force in controlling their slaves, eventually even freeing them.

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Definitions:

Social Integration

The process by which individuals from different backgrounds come together to form a cohesive and unified society, sharing norms, values, and practices.

Respect for Law

An attitude or behavior demonstrating adherence to and reverence for laws and the legal system.

Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly by competition in a free market.

Unequal Funding

The distribution of financial resources in an inequitable manner, often leading to disparities in the quality of services or opportunities.