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.

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

France

Great Britain

Spain

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.

True

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'?

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