The Declaration of Independence Four Sections

The Four Sections Introduction Introduction Preamble or Declaration of Rights Preamble or Declaration of Rights Body Body List of Grievances List of Grievances Conclusion: Conclusion: Statement of Purpose or Declaration Statement of Purpose or Declaration Pledge Pledge

Introduction States the purpose of the document. States the purpose of the document.

Preamble This is sometimes called the Declaration of Rights This is sometimes called the Declaration of Rights Lays out the rights that the men of the Continental Congress felt that ALL of mankind is entitled to Lays out the rights that the men of the Continental Congress felt that ALL of mankind is entitled to

Body List of Grievances: List of Grievances: A grievance is a complaint, so the List of Grievances is a list of specific complaints against the King. A grievance is a complaint, so the List of Grievances is a list of specific complaints against the King. It lays out the specific ways in which the King had violated the rights that are laid out in the Preamble. It lays out the specific ways in which the King had violated the rights that are laid out in the Preamble.

Conclusion Statement of Purpose Statement of Purpose Declares the actions that the writers have decided upon. Declares the actions that the writers have decided upon. Pledge Pledge A written statement pledging loyalty and determination to fulfill the objectives laid out in the Statement of Purpose A written statement pledging loyalty and determination to fulfill the objectives laid out in the Statement of Purpose