Question

who did the phrase "all men" in the declaration refer to

Answer 1

Well, originally it stood for white men, now it stands for anyone

Answer 2

all free, property-owning males are created equal

Answer 3

If you need a more detailed answer check here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_men_are_created_equal

Answer 4

thanks ;)

Answer 5

@meggu that was an earlier meaning

Answer 6

I am aware. But this is history, I assumed they were looking for what Jefferson meant when he wrote it.