Question

possible meanings for each part of the preamble to the declaration of independence. match each part of the preamble with its possible meaning.
these rights include life, freedom, and the chance to achieve their goals. we believe these things to be clearly true. all men should be treated fairly.
text from the declaration possible meaning
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. they have been given permanent rights by god.

Explanation:

1. For "We hold these truths to be self - evident...", the phrase "self - evident" means that the truths are clearly true without needing proof. So it matches "We believe these things to be clearly true."
2. For "...that all men are created equal...", the idea of being created equal implies that all men should be treated fairly. So it matches "All men should be treated fairly."
3. For "...that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights...", the word "endowed" here means given, and "by their Creator" refers to God. So it matches "They have been given permanent rights by God."
4. For "...that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.", "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" are rights that include life, freedom, and the chance to achieve their goals. So it matches "These rights include life, freedom, and the chance to achieve their goals."

Answer:

• "We hold these truths to be self - evident..." matches "We believe these things to be clearly true."
• "...that all men are created equal..." matches "All men should be treated fairly."
• "...that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights..." matches "They have been given permanent rights by God."
• "...that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." matches "These rights include life, freedom, and the chance to achieve their goals."