Question

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. - that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, - that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem
how might the declaration of independence be different if it had been written for modern americans? check the boxes next to any statements you agree with.
□ only proper nouns and words at the beginning of sentences would be capitalized.
□ sentences would be shorter and clearer.
□ the text would refer to both men and women.
□ the vocabulary might be simpler.
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Explanation:

• For "Only proper nouns and words at the beginning of sentences would be capitalized": Modern English capitalization rules differ from 18th - century usage, so this is valid.
• For "Sentences would be shorter and clearer": The original has complex, long - winded sentences; modern writing tends to be more concise.
• For "The text would refer to both men and women": Modern gender - inclusive language would replace the gender - specific "men" with inclusive terms.
• For "The vocabulary might be simpler": The original uses somewhat archaic and complex vocabulary; modern English would use simpler terms for wider understanding.

Answer:

• $\square$ Only proper nouns and words at the beginning of sentences would be capitalized. (checked)
• $\square$ Sentences would be shorter and clearer. (checked)
• $\square$ The text would refer to both men and women. (checked)
• $\square$ The vocabulary might be simpler. (checked)