Declaration of Independence

Bellwork

Multiple Choice

Review: What was the Stamp Act?

• direct tax on the American colonies requiring the use of stamped paper for documents.

• A law that abolished all taxes in the colonies.
• A 1776 act that granted independence to the colonies.
• A tax on tea that led to the Boston Tea Party.

Multiple Choice

The Stamp Act =

• Boston Tea Party

• A part of the declaration of independence

• Taxes

• French and Indian War

Multiple Choice

Why did the King impose the Stamp Act?

• To strengthen British control over the colonies.
• To promote trade with other countries.
• To reduce taxes on British goods.
• For the colonies to pay him back for the French and Indian War/

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason the Colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• They wanted to express their anger with King George III and Parliament.

• They wanted to celebrate a holiday.

• They wanted to ask for more land.

• They wanted to form a new religion.

Fill in the Blank

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

Open Ended

Explain why King George III was angered by the Declaration of Independence.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

• It stated that Colonists were equal to the King.

• It was the first part of the Declaration.

• It listed grievances against King George III.

• It angered the King.

Multiple Choice

What were 'grievances' in the Declaration of Independence?

• Complaints the Colonists had about King George III.

• New laws created by the Colonists.

• Celebrations held by the Colonists.

• Rewards given to the Colonists.

Open Ended

Describe what the third part of the Declaration of Independence accomplished for the Colonists.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the three parts of the Declaration of Independence?

• To outline the reasons for independence, list grievances against the king, and declare separation from Britain.

• To describe the geography of the colonies, list trade agreements, and declare loyalty to Britain.

• To provide a summary of colonial laws, list famous battles, and declare peace with Britain.

• To introduce the U.S. Constitution, list the Bill of Rights, and declare the end of the war.

Multiple Choice

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence considered such a dangerous act for the men involved in 1776?

• Because it was seen as an act of treason against the King, risking severe punishment or death.

• Because it was a secret document that could not be shared.

• Because it was not supported by all the colonies.

• Because it would immediately end the war with Britain.

Open Ended

Explain the three main parts of the Declaration of Independence and their significance.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, how do you think the three parts of the Declaration of Independence (preamble, grievances, and declaration) connect to the broader goals of the American Revolution?

Open Ended

What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence in American history, and why do you think it was important for Georgia to have signers on this document?