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The Declaration of Independence

Explore the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence with this Grade 4 worksheet, covering key facts and concepts.

Grade 4 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryDeclaration of Independence
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C3.D2.His.2.3-5

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Declaration of IndependenceU.S. HistoryGrade 4American Revolution
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The Declaration of Independence

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.

1. What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

a

1770

b

1776

c

1780

d

1789

2. Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

a

George Washington

b

Benjamin Franklin

c

Thomas Jefferson

d

John Adams

1. The Declaration of Independence announced that the American colonies were separate from Great Britain.

T

True

F

False

2. The Declaration of Independence was signed before the American Revolutionary War began.

T

True

F

False

1. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4,  .

2. The document states that all men are created  .

1. What is one important idea found in the Declaration of Independence?

2. Why was the Declaration of Independence an important document?