Cause and Consequence of the Declaration of Independence
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This worksheet explores the key ideas behind the Declaration of Independence, focusing on its causes and consequences. Students will analyze sources and develop their understanding of the historical context.
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Cause and Consequence of the Declaration of Independence
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Introduction to the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, marking the American colonies' formal separation from Britain. It was a revolutionary document that justified independence by listing grievances against King George III and asserting the colonies' right to self-governance.
Source A: Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence
'When a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government.'
Historian View:
Many historians argue that the Declaration was not only a statement of independence but also a revolutionary assertion of human rights, emphasizing the ideas of liberty and equality.
Question 1
Explain the main causes that led to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Use Source A and your own knowledge to support your answer. (4 marks)
Question 2
Compare the views of American colonists and British authorities on the issue of independence before 1776. Use sources and your own knowledge to support your answer. (6 marks)
Question 3
Outline the key ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence. Why were these ideas significant? (4 marks)
Question 4
Analyse the impact of the Declaration of Independence on American society and the wider world. (6 marks)
Question 5
Compare the American Revolution's causes with its consequences. Use your knowledge to explain the connection. (6 marks)
Question 6
Explain how the ideas in the Declaration of Independence have influenced other countries and movements for rights. (4 marks)
Question 7
Write a brief summary of the causes and effects of the Declaration of Independence. (4 marks)
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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