The slang used in this stanza is most likely intended to be a reflection of the

language of the times it was written in

Explanation:

on edge

- "d.)  describe the iroquois belief of how the earth was created. for the iroquois, there was no reason to explain the importance of rituals. also, as animists, they didn't need a special elaboration as to why animals are important or why they had a crucial role in the earth's creation. this is just an authentic myth that explains the creation of the earth. every culture has produced creation myths."

- "these rights are natural and god-given to all men equally." (i disagree cuz i kind of think it's 'a' but who knows.)