Thomas jefferson-declaration of independence

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Thomas Jefferson substituted 'pursuit of happiness' for the word 'property' in the Declaration of Independence, because he and others needed to get the southern states to vote affirmatively on the adoption of the new government as set forth in the Constitution. Assume for a moment that you are Jefferson, would you have done the same? Or would you have risked the vote down of the constitution? Defend your choice.

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