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Significance and Factors Influencing the Declaration of Independence

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key ideas behind the Declaration of Independence, focusing on the factors that influenced its creation and its significance. Students will categorize, compare, and justify the importance of various factors.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Declaration of Independence
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Key Ideas
#Identify different factors that contributed to the Declaration of Independence
#Categorize factors into political, social, economic, and religious groups
#Analyze the relative importance of these factors in the decision to declare independence
#Justify their rankings with evidence from sources and historical knowledge

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Significance and Factors Influencing the Declaration of Independence

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Factors behind the Declaration of Independence

Source A: Excerpt from a colonial pamphlet, 1775

'The colonies are oppressed by unjust laws and taxes imposed without representation. Our rights as Englishmen are being ignored, and we must stand united to defend our liberties.'

Provenance: Colonial pamphlet authored by American colonists advocating independence.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A. Are they political, social, economic, or religious? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of political and economic factors in causing the Declaration of Independence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline why religious factors played a role in the colonies' push for independence. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Ranking Significance of Factors

Source B: A speech by a colonial leader, 1776

'The taxation without representation and the tyranny of British rule are the root causes of our fight for liberty. Without political freedom, all other grievances are meaningless.'

Provenance: Speech delivered by a prominent colonial leader advocating independence.

1.
Which factor does Source B suggest is the most significant in causing independence? Justify your answer with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of social and economic factors based on the sources and your knowledge. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Analysis of Key Factors

Source C: A letter from a British official, 1774

'The colonies are loyal, but their complaints are exaggerated. The economic benefits of the colonies outweigh their grievances.'

Provenance: Official British correspondence.

1.
Explain how Source C presents a different perspective on the causes of the American Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how British attitudes, as shown in Source C, might have influenced the colonies' push for independence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Conclusion: The Most Significant Factor

Based on the sources and your understanding, which factor was the most significant in causing the Declaration of Independence? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)

1.
Write a detailed answer explaining which factor you think was most important and why, using evidence to support your view. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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