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Timeline & Chronology of the Declaration of Independence

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to help students understand the key events leading to the Declaration of Independence, focusing on Thomas Jefferson's role.

Topics covered:

#History
#Jefferson
#Compare different perspectives on independence
#Declaration of Independence
#Explain Jefferson's contributions to the Declaration
#Identify key events in the lead-up to the Declaration of Independence
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology

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Timeline & Chronology of the Declaration of Independence

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence was a pivotal document in American history. Understanding the sequence of events that led to its creation is essential.

Key events include:

  • The Stamp Act (1765)
  • The Boston Tea Party (1773)
  • The First Continental Congress (1774)
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord (1775)
  • The Second Continental Congress (1775-1776)
  • The drafting of the Declaration of Independence (1776)

Thomas Jefferson played a significant role as the principal author of the Declaration. His ideas about liberty and rights shaped the document.

Source: Excerpt from Jefferson's Draft of the Declaration

'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...' Provenance: Draft written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776.

1.
Outline the sequence of key events that led to the Declaration of Independence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain Jefferson's main contributions to the Declaration of Independence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare Jefferson's draft with the final version of the Declaration. What were some changes made? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyze why Jefferson’s ideas about liberty were influential in the Declaration. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Identify two reasons why Jefferson's draft was important in American history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain how Jefferson's ideas reflected Enlightenment principles. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the American Declaration of Independence with other historical declarations of rights. What similarities do they have? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Outline the impact of Jefferson’s ideas on future democratic movements. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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