Key Ideas of the Declaration of Independence
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This worksheet explores the key ideas and concepts behind the Declaration of Independence, focusing on vocabulary and understanding. It encourages students to explain, compare, analyse, and outline important aspects of the document.
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Key Ideas of the Declaration of Independence
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Declaration of Independence: The document in which the American colonies declared their independence from Britain, adopted on July 4, 1776.
Liberty: The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority.
Sovereign: Having full independent power; not controlled by another country.
Unalienable Rights: Rights that cannot be taken away or denied, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Colonies: Territories controlled by a foreign power—in this case, Britain.
Revolution: A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.
Question 1
Define the term 'unalienable rights' as used in the Declaration of Independence. Explain why these rights were important to the American colonists.
Question 2
Compare the ideas of liberty and equality as expressed in the Declaration of Independence. How are these concepts related?
Question 3
Outline the main reasons why the American colonies decided to declare independence from Britain.
Question 4
Source A: Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence "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..."
Source B: Historian View 'The Declaration was a revolutionary document that challenged ideas about monarchy and authority, emphasizing individual rights.'
Question 5
Explain how the Declaration of Independence influenced other countries and future revolutions.
Question 6
Analyse the impact of the Declaration of Independence on American society at the time.
Question 7
Write a brief summary of the main ideas behind the Declaration of Independence.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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