Declaration of Independence (Stracener)

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• A document declaring the independence of the colonists from Europe.

• A document giving the King of England control over the colonies.

The Declaration of Independence is now stored at

What other document is also on display at the National Archives Museum?

• The Bill of Rights

• 2010 Peace Treaty

Match the following

• Thirteen

• Number of Colonies ruled by Great Britain

• People who settled in the Americas

• Declaration of Independence

• Colonies fought for their freedom

• The Revolutionary War

• Thomas Jefferson

• Main Author of Declaration of Independence

• Signed in 1776

• Colonists

Match the following

• John Hancock

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• Declaration of Independence

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• Great Britain

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• Thomas Jefferson

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• Original 13 Colonies

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What was the official day for the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1992

What is Independence Hall???

• A place where you can go to see fireworks.

• Where the Declaration of Independence was voted on and signed.

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?