When the American colonists chose to take on England and fight for their freedom and equality, they knew they were up against one of the strongest military powers at that time. The leaders of the revolution were keenly aware that if they not win, they would be prosecuted for treason and sentenced to death. They were no longer willing to accept that as …show more content…
Diana Pham, an immigrant from Vietnam, wrote, “Our two daughters are just finishing their university education at Stanford and Michigan which would never have been possible without this country’s belief in equality”(Document A, Diana Pham, Chicago, IL, July 2012). The founding principle of equality secured her daughters future. America continues to live up to another ideal that humans “are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights” (Document A, Declaration of Sentiments, Women’s Rights Convention, Seneca Falls, NY, 1848). The natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are still pursued today as many people like Pham’s daughters come here much like the Pilgrims did so long ago. The fight for equality must come first though so all citizens enjoy these inalienable