THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
GEORGE WASHINGTONS LEADERSHIP AT TRENTON SARATOGA VALLEY FORGE
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Question
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The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal.” In what way did George Washington fail to live up to this ideal?
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He led men into war.
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He rebelled against King George III.
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He served as an elected official.
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He owned slaves.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The central claim that “all men are created equal” had profound implications for the American regime of liberty. The “self-evident truth” of human equality meant that humans had equal natural rights, equally gave their consent to create a republican government, had equal dignity, and were equal under the law.
Detailed explanation-2: -In his will, written several months before his death in December 1799, George Washington left directions for the emancipation of all the slaves that he owned, after the death of Martha Washington. Washington was not the only Virginian to make provisions to free his slaves during this period.
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