Assignment 1

Jefferson was speaking as a rich property owner male caucasian as assumed by the phrase all men created equal. This was the norm for these individuals to assume all the power and fortunes. Whereas Walker responds that these times have to change, people especially salves need to fight for their freedom as Jefferson did from the British. But these slaves, who the wealthy rely on, are fighting a different war. This war not only has to do with the income of their owners, but the United States economy. The economy boom relates directly to the work of the slaves and the products they produce. Walker is trying to ignite the flame for the slaves to stand up for their rights. He goes on to say if these white men have the same Creator as us then why are we not equal. Both of their Creators made everyone have the same rights black or white. Both documents relate to God. This God is giving both Jefferson and Walker the right to wage war. In all reality this country was started by a religious God given right to seek freedom. Walker wants black people to realize this and for them to gain the same as the white men did earlier.