The Declaration of Independence Flashcard

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On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776

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What is the main skill students are encouraged to use when discussing the Declaration of Independence, according to the learning material?

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Thinking like a historian

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Which document did the Founders create to help ensure freedom for U.S. citizens?

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The Declaration of Independence

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What is the Declaration of Independence?

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A document created by the Continental Congress announcing the 13 colonies' intent to become independent from Britain

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Explain how the approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress impacted the relationship between the colonies and Britain.

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It marked the official break from British rule and started the process of forming a new, independent nation.

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Why is Independence Day celebrated in the United States?

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To mark the adoption of the Declaration of Independence

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What did the Declaration of Independence outline regarding King George III?

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The colonists' grievances against him

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Which rights are mentioned as unalienable in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

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What does "taxation without representation" mean as mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

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Colonists paid taxes but had no say in government decisions

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What did the Declaration of Independence state about the United Colonies?

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They are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.