What was Thomas Jefferson's Intent When He Penned the Declaration of Independence? If the goal of Jefferson’s declaration was universal equality, it would have been named the Declaration of Equality. "If the goal of Jefferson’s declaration was universal equality, it would have been named the Declaration of Equality." In light of the comment about sports teams, If the goal of Jefferson’s declaration was universal sameness, it would have been named the Declaration of Sameness. by 11 posted onby Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever.