USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -What he really meant was that the American colonists, as a people, had the same rights of self-government as other peoples, and hence could declare independence, create new governments and assume their “separate and equal station” among other nations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The phrase echoes the words of John Locke in his second treatise on government, and other authors as early as the 14th century. Jefferson applied the concept in his original draft of the declaration.

Detailed explanation-3: -All men are born equal, and they have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, according to these principles. These rights are believed to have been bestowed by the Creator and are unalienable, which implies that the government cannot revoke them.