Declaration of Independence/ Northeast history

What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?

What was the Stamp Act of 1966?

• Colonist were required to buy a stamp for every piece of printed material that they used

• Taxed all printed materials

• Everyone was required to create their own personal stamp

• Taxed all tea

What WROTE the Declaration of Independence

• John Hancock

• Alexander Hamilton

• Patrick Henry

• Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet called _______ that explained why the colonies should break away from Britain.

(In the video) according to the Declaration of Independence, what are the three rights all men and women are entitled to?

What is a unanimous vote?

• majority of the people agree

• With everyone in agreement

What does independence mean to you?

What are some movements that happened after the Declaration of Independence?

Show me how you would sign the Declaration of Independence.