Declaration Of Independence

Preview Activity: What does the word Independence mean to you?

Testable Information Follow along in the book as we read and fill in our notes as we discuss the Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence: Vocabulary: A declaration is a _________________ statement

Declaration of Independence: Vocabulary: A grievance is a ________________ complaint

Declaration of Independence: Vocabulary: Something that is _______________ is incapable of being surrendered. That means it can’t be taken or given away. unalienable

Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence Did 4 Main Things:

Declaration of Independence: Established idea that all people are ________ under the law. equal

Declaration of Independence: Affirmed “certain unalienable __________.” (______, liberty and the pursuit of ______________.) rights life happiness

Declaration of Independence: Grievances Stated ______________ against the King of Great Britain.

Declaration of Independence: Declared the Colonies’ __________________ from Great Britain. independence

institute new Government Declaration of Independence …That whenever any becomes of these ends, it is the Right of the People to and to , laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Form of Government destructive consent of the governed alter or abolish it institute new Government

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