TED-ED: What you might not know about the Declaration of Independence - Kenneth C. Davis

The video explores the creation of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting Thomas Jefferson's role and the contributions of the Committee of Five. It discusses the historical context, the revisions made by Congress, and the controversy over the omission of slavery. The video concludes with the unresolved question of how the founding fathers reconciled liberty with slavery, a question that led to the Civil War and remains relevant today.

How did Thomas Jefferson feel about the changes made to his draft of the Declaration?

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What contradiction is highlighted regarding the signers of the Declaration of Independence?

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