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The Declaration of Independence

Learn about the Declaration of Independence, why it was written, and its importance to the United States.

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence is a very important document in American history. It was written a long time ago to tell the world why the American colonies wanted to be free from Great Britain.

Painting of the Declaration of Independence signing

1. What country did the American colonies want to be free from?

a

France

b

Great Britain

c

Spain

d

Germany

2. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4,  .

3. The main writer of the Declaration of Independence was  .

4. The Declaration of Independence said that all people have rights, like the right to life and liberty.

T

True

F

False

5. Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

freedom
colonies
rights
government

6. The Declaration of Independence said the   wanted to be independent.

7. It explained that people have certain   that no one can take away.

8. What does it mean to be 'independent'?