Read the passage.

excerpt from the Declaration of Independence

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…

Part A

Which phrase in the passage refers to the Book of Genesis?

"…endowed by their Creator…"

"…all men are created equal…"

"…the pursuit of Happiness…"

"…We hold these truths…"
Part B

How has the author transformed an idea from the Book of Genesis?

God created all men equal.

God told men certain truths so all men would know them.

God instructed man to pursue happiness.

God made man and gave man rights.