Florida Virtual School US HISTORY 610 declaration_of_independence_template.dDeclaration of Independence
Template
Read each section of the Declaration of Independence carefully. Then, respond to the following
prompts. Your answers must be written in your own words and in complete sentences.
The Preamble Why did the framers feel they needed to write out a declaration?
The farmers wanted to seek support from their allies along with
communicating their intentions.
Statement of
Beliefs
What were the beliefs of our Founding Fathers?
The Founding Fathers were Christian. This means they thought that God
created everything, and they believed him and everything happens
because of his plan.
List of
Grievances
Rephrase three grievances into your own words.
He destroyed anything and everything that he pleased.
He intruded on property without consent.
He stopped the trading that they have in order to supply themselves with
food and shelter.
Statement of
Prior Attempts
of Grievances
How did the farmers claim to have already tried to address the
complaints?
They ‘ve petitioned humbly but was left injured.
Declaration of
Independence
How will life in the colonies change after the Declaration?
they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances,
establish commerce
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