Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt and Discussion
August 2, 1776; Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774 - 1789;
Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, 1765 - 1821, Record Group
360; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. National Archives Identifier: 1419123.Engrossed Declaration of Independence,
Engrossed Declaration of Independence, August 2, 1776; Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774 - 1789; Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, 1765 - 1821, Record Group 360; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. National Archives Identifier: 1419123.
[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/1419123]
Explore clues and discussions surrounding the Declaration of Independence in this engaging scavenger hunt. Discover insights into the authors' identities, the document's intended audience, grievances, and evidence supporting independence. Delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the justification of the colonists' declaration of independence.
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Engrossed Declaration of Independence, August 2, 1776; Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774 - 1789; Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, 1765 - 1821, Record Group 360; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. National Archives Identifier: 1419123. [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/1419123] Intentions for Independence Part 2 Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt
Clue 1: The authors of this document identifies themselves in two different ways in this document, who are the authors and how did they identify themselves? Hint: Look at sections 1 and 6
Clue 2: Who is the intended audience or audiences of this document? Hint: Look at section 2 and 6
Clue 3: Give one example of a grievance that deals with Individual Rights Hint: Look at section 3
Clue 4: Give one example of a grievance that deals with Representation Hint: Look at section 3
Clue 5: Give one example of a grievance that deals with Economic issues (taxation) Hint: Look at section 3
Clue 6: What evidence is given to show that independence is the only option left? Hint: Sections 4 and 5
Discussion: Were the colonists justified in declaring independence?
