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The Declaration of Independence is the name of a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

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The Declaration of Independence is the name of a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen newly independent sovereign states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. Instead they formed a new nation—the United States of America.

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Declaration of Independence Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about Declaration of Independence across 20 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Declaration of Independence worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Declaration of Independence which is the name of a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen newly independent sovereign states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. Instead they formed a new nation—the United States of America.

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What are three things the Declaration of Independence did?

The following three ideas are outlined in the Declaration of Independence: People have inherent rights, including life, liberty, and enjoyment of happiness. People are created equal. Individuals have a duty to defend their rights and those of others both domestically and abroad.

How many people wrote the Declaration?

Thomas Jefferson’s life was transformed by the drafting of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Despite his wish to return home to Virginia and assist write his state’s constitution, he was named to a five-person committee for drafting a declaration of independence by the Continental Congress.

How did America gain Independence?

The American Revolution was the war fought between 1775 and 1783 where colonies in North America threw off British rule to become their own country. The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776 to declare this new country.

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