Men Like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, in Writing the Declaration

question 7

Multiple Choice

Men like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, in writing the Declaration of Independence,

• A) meant for the phrase "all men are created equal" to include blacks as well as whites.
• B) thought that possibly slaves could be freed and Americans would resolve their differences peacefully at same time in the future.
• C) took for granted, frequently noted and accepted differences between the rights of white men and the rights of blacks.
• D) never even thought about the issue of slavery or blacks, since it was such a part of American culture.

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Definitions:

E-Mail Negotiations

The process of conducting negotiation discussions through email, which allows for asynchronous communication but may lack the nuances of in-person or voice-based negotiations.

BATNA

Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement; the most advantageous course of action a party can take if negotiations fail and an agreement cannot be reached.

Negotiation

The process by which individuals or groups attempt to reach an agreement on matters of mutual interest.

Linguistic Dimensions

Aspects of language use that affect communication and understanding in negotiations, including terminology, jargon, and nonverbal cues.