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The Declаrаtiоn оf Independence helped shаpe the American identity by defining the cоre values the nation was built on. Consider the following quotes: We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness… That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed… Respond to the Following: Explain what EACH quote means in your own words. Discuss how these ideas express the American ideals of equality, democracy, individualism. (at least 3 sentences,, one per ideal) Considering today’s political and social climate, evaluate whether we see these ideals reflected in modern America. Give specific examples to support your response. (an example may be the issue of voting) (at least 6 sentences) Use the sentence starters below to help you develop your responses. Explaining Each Quote This quote means that… In my own words, the author is saying that… This reflects the belief that… Connecting to Equality, Democracy, Individualism These ideas show the American ideal of equality because… This quote reflects democracy by… This supports the American belief in individualism since… Americans value these principles because… These ideals helped shape the American identity by… Evaluating Modern America (with examples) In today’s political and social climate, we can see these ideals when… One example of this today is… This shows that the ideal of equality is/is not fully practiced because… A current issue that reflects this ideal is… Although America claims to value these ideals, today we see…