According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the 'Self-Evident' truth regarding all men?
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Correct answer: They are all created equal by their Creator
The assertion that 'all men are created equal' was a radical departure from the monarchical belief in inherent nobility. While the application of this phrase was limited in 1776, it became a foundational principle for later civil rights movements.
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