The founders’ failure to directly address the question of slavery exposed the hollowness of the words “all men are created equal.” Nonetheless, the underlying ideals of freedom and equality expressed in the document have inspired generations of Americans to struggle to obtain their inalienable rights. In what ways have the ideals of liberty and equality been attempted or met in the United States? (answer this question in a complete three paragraph response).

The haitian revolution was the result of a long struggle on the part of the slaves in the french colony of st. domingue, but was also propelled by the free mulattoes who had long faced the trials of being denoted as semi-citizens. this revolt was not unique, as there were several rebellions of its kind against the institution of plantation slavery in the caribbean, but the haitian revolution the most successful. this had a great deal to do with the influence of the french revolution, as it to inspire events in haiti. the haitian revolution would go on to serve as a model for those affected by slavery throughout the world.