The U. S. Declaration of Independence asserts that "all men are created equal." Write an essay in which you compare the American Revolution with the Haitian Revolution in light of this statement. Which revolution more fully accomplished the goal of equality? Be sure to include a clear thesis and address the following questions: In what ways were the revolutions similar or different?
In each revolution, how did the idea of equality apply to gender, race, or social class?
Which revolution resulted in a new country that more completely lived up to the ideal that "all men are created equal"?