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The Significance and Factors of the Declaration of Independence

History

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8

8 questions

~16 mins

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This worksheet explores the significance of the Declaration of Independence and examines the key factors that influenced its creation, focusing on Jefferson's role.

Topics covered:

#History

#Jefferson

#Identify and categorize the key factors influencing the Declaration of Independence

#Significance & Factors

#Explain how Jefferson contributed to the Declaration's significance

#Compare the importance of different factors in shaping the Declaration

#Declaration of Independence

#Standard

#Analyse the relative importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors

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The Significance and Factors of the Declaration of Independence

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8

Introduction to the Declaration of Independence

Source A: Excerpt from Jefferson's Draft of the Declaration

'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights...' Provenance: Draft of the Declaration of Independence authored by Thomas Jefferson, 1776.

Describe the main ideas presented in Source A about equality and rights. (3 marks)

[3 marks]

Explain why Jefferson's ideas about rights were important for the Declaration's significance. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

Factors Influencing the Declaration

Source B: Political Tensions

'The colonies felt increasingly oppressed by British laws and taxes, like the Stamp Act and Tea Act...' Provenance: Excerpt from a colonial newspaper, 1774.

Source C: Economic Interests

'The colonies relied heavily on trade restrictions that limited their economic growth...' Provenance: Colonial trader's report, 1775.

Source D: Religious Beliefs

'Many colonists believed that their religious freedoms were threatened by British policies...' Provenance: Sermon delivered by a colonial minister, 1775.

Categorize the factors shown in Sources B, C, and D as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

Compare the significance of political and economic factors in prompting independence. (5 marks)

[5 marks]

The Role of Jefferson

Source E: Jefferson's Notes on the Declaration

'My role was to craft a document that would unite the colonies and declare our independence from Britain.' Provenance: Jefferson's personal notes, 1820.

Outline Jefferson's contribution to the Declaration's creation. (3 marks)

[3 marks]

Explain how Jefferson's ideas influenced the significance of the Declaration. (4 marks)

[4 marks]

Ranking and Justifying Importance

Think about the different factors that influenced the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson's role. Use your knowledge and sources to answer the following questions.

Which factor do you think was MORE significant in leading to the Declaration: Political tensions or economic restrictions? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)

[6 marks]

Compare the importance of religious beliefs and social ideals in motivating independence. (5 marks)

[5 marks]

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