The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were perhaps not meant to be equalizing and liberating, but instead were intended to secure the position of ______________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both created by and for the benefit of white, wealthy, male landowners who sought to maintain their position of power and privilege in society. While the principles of freedom and equality espoused in these documents have been used to advocate for the rights of marginalized groups over time, this was not the original intent of the framers.

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution Were Perhaps Not