Web Quest: Declaration of Independence
1. Define independence: http://www.rhymezone.com
2. What is a declaration?http://dictionary.reference.com
3. When and where was the Declaration of Independence signed? http://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-declaration-of-independence
Clue: The answer is in #1!
4. How many signers signed the Declaration of Independence and what states were they from? http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/index.htm
Clue: Use the headers to find your answer quickly!
5. Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence? http://www.ducksters.com/history/declaration_of_independence.php
*****Bonus: Watch the video. The first group to give me the names of the "Committee of Five". (These were the five leaders selected by the continental congress.)
6. What did the Declaration of Independence declare?
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American Revolution
The Declaration of Independence
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The thirteen colonies in the America's had been at war with Britain for around a year when the Second Continental Congress decided it was time for the colonies to officially declare their independence. This meant that they were breaking away from British rule. They would no longer be a part of the British Empire and would fight for their freedom.
American Revolution
The Declaration of Independence
Back to American Revolution for kids
The thirteen colonies in the America's had been at war with Britain for around a year when the Second Continental Congress decided it was time for the colonies to officially declare their independence. This meant that they were breaking away from British rule. They would no longer be a part of the British Empire and would fight for their freedom.
If you are still confused, watch the video.
7. Who ruled the British government or country of England at the time of the Declaration of Independence?
Watch the video: http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/declarationofindependence/
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