1. Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt
Engrossed Declaration of Independence, August 2, 1776; Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress, ; Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, , Record Group 360; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. National Archives Identifier: [
Engrossed Declaration of Independence, August 2, 1776; Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress, ; Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, , Record Group 360; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. National Archives Identifier: [
Intentions for Independence – Part 2
Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt

2. Clue 1:
The authors of this document identifies themselves in two different ways in this document, who are the authors and how did they identify themselves?
Hint: Look at sections 1 and 6
Hint: Look at sections _______.

3. Clue 2: Who is the intended audience or audiences of this document?
Hint: Look at section 2 and 6

4. Clue 3:
Give one example of a grievance that deals with Individual Rights
Hint: Look at section 3

5. Clue 4: Give one example of a grievance that deals with Representation
Hint: Look at section 3

6. Clue 5:
Give one example of a grievance that deals with Economic issues (taxation)
Hint: Look at section 3

7. Clue 6:
What evidence is given to show that independence is the only option left?
Hint: Sections 4 and 5

8. Discussion: Were the colonists justified in declaring independence?
Follow up questions that can be used to prompt students with answering the question above: What is the author’s argument? Do you agree or disagree?
Are you persuaded by their opinion? Did this document accomplish what it set out to accomplish?