The Declaration of Independence wasn’t just a rallying cry for Americans, or a message to Britain, but also a bold statement to France and other European powers. The newly independent United States was “Open for Business.” In this session, we’ll investigate how America introduced itself to the world, and how iconic phrases, like “all men are created equal,” take on deeper and more complex meanings when viewed through this global lens.

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