1. The Declaration of Independence
The Four Major Parts

3. explains why the 2nd Continental Congress drew up the Declaration
Preamble

4. Statement of Natural Rights
lists citizens’ rights (unalienable rights – can’t be taken away without due process) and explains why governments are formed
Statement of Natural Rights

5. list of the colonists’ complaints against the British and King George III
Grievances

6. Resolution for Independence
colonies declare themselves “free and independent” with the powers of any nation
Resolution for Independence

7. Appleby, Joyce Oldham. The American Republic to 1877
Appleby, Joyce Oldham. The American Republic to New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Print.
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