This lesson will use a close reading of the Declaration of Independence to explore the American colonists’ reasons for separating from Great Britain. By the conclusion of the lesson, student will understand the role of the Declaration in encouraging support for American Independence, and in laying the groundwork for a new system of government and individual rights.
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The Revolutionary Declaration of Independence
Subject
Social Studies — American Revolution
Grade Level
Grades 9-12, Higher Education
Resource Type
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