The Declaration of Independence states that "All men are created equal." What did the Founding Fathers mean by this statement? Has American in the last two centuries evolved to fulfill the promise of this statement? How has it done so and/or failed to do
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Slavery
Slavery was banned in 1865-1870.
Immigrants
Immigrants weren't treated well when they first came, but it got better.
Indians
In 1923, all Native Americans were citizens (Indian Citizenship Act).
Women
Women were included in 1920 for the right to vote.
The Founding Fathers meant
white, land-owning, wealthy males were equal (in front of the law, entitled to the opportunity)