The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

Grade 7 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can recognize some important words and phrases from the Declaration of Independence and explain what they mean.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

The Declaration of Independence For Kids | A Quick Crash Course on the Declaration

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

The Declaration of Independence mentions "unalienable rights." What are unalienable rights, and what three examples of these rights are listed in the Declaration, according to the video? The video states that the colonists wanted to "govern themselves." Explain what this phrase meant to the colonists in the context of the Declaration of Independence.

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