The Declaration of Independence
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Analyzing the Declaration of Independence
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On the document, underline the following and letter your answer starting at the first word of the answer: a. What is the purpose of the Declaration? (paragraph 1) b. What three natural or unalienable rights do men have? (paragraph 2) c. Governments get their power from whom? (paragraph 2) d. What must people do if government abuses its power? (paragraph 2)
On the document, underline the following and letter your answer starting at the first word of the answer:
a. What is the purpose of the Declaration? (paragraph 1)
b. What three natural or unalienable rights do men have? (paragraph 2)
c. Governments get their power from whom? (paragraph 2)
d. What must people do if government abuses its power? (paragraph 2)
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On the Declaration, number the grievances found. (Hint: there are twenty-seven.)
On the Declaration, number the grievances found. (Hint: there are twenty-seven.)
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Underline the "action" part of the document. (What are the signers going to do?) (Second to last paragraph)
Underline the "action" part of the document. (What are the signers going to do?) (Second to last paragraph)
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Circle the part that shows the compact, or pledge of the signers. (last paragraph)
Circle the part that shows the compact, or pledge of the signers. (last paragraph)
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The grievances listed in the Declaration are actually the causes of the American Revolution.
List five of the causes you feel were the most important and justify why you chose these causes.
The grievances listed in the Declaration are actually the causes of the American Revolution.
List five of the causes you feel were the most important and justify why you chose these causes.