Question

two centuries, people have debated what the drafters of the declaration of independence meant by that word. some people have argued that they meant the preamble to apply only to white men. others have argued that they meant it to apply to all people. sort the facts below based on which idea they support.
in the 1700s, many people thought women should not have political rights. in the 1700s, often the word \men\ was used to describe all human beings.
in 1776, all the colonies allowed slavery for african american people.
the drafters meant the preamble to apply only to white men. the drafters meant the preamble to apply to all people.

Explanation:

To sort the facts, we analyze each:

• "In the 1700s, many people thought women should not have political rights" and "In 1776, all the colonies allowed slavery for African American people" show exclusion (women, African Americans), so they support "apply only to white men".
• "In the 1700s, often the word 'men' was used to describe all human beings" suggests inclusivity, so it supports "apply to all people".

Answer:

The drafters meant the preamble to apply only to white men:

• In the 1700s, many people thought women should not have political rights.
• In 1776, all the colonies allowed slavery for African American people.

The drafters meant the preamble to apply to all people:

• In the 1700s, often the word "men" was used to describe all human beings.