Declaration Of Independence Investigation Activity Sheet Form
Use this form to record your observations and responses as you examine the Declaration of Independence.
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What prior knowledge do you have about the Declaration of Independence?
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Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
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To announce the colonies' separation from Britain
To establish a new form of government
To request financial support from France
To draft the U.S. Constitution
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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
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Select the key ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence. (Select all that apply)
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All men are created equal
Right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Government derives power from the consent of the governed
Right to abolish or alter government
Establishing a monarchy
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Describe one grievance against King George III listed in the Declaration.
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What new vocabulary word did you learn from the Declaration? Define it in your own words.
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How do the ideas in the Declaration of Independence relate to modern-day rights and freedoms?
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Summarize your overall findings and reflections from this investigation.
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