The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights create the foundation for equal rights in America. Chapters: - 1772 Samuel Adams Pens The Rights of the Colonists - 1776 - America's Declaration of Independence Sets the Stage for Equality - 1785 - Congress Extends Property Ownership to the Common Man - 1791 - The Bill of Rights Guarantees Equal Rights - 1837 - Horace Mann Leads the Way for Universal Education