Making a Declaration - Beginning - Citizen U®

Making a Declaration – Beginning

The manner in which the American colonies declared themselves independant

Overview

Students investigate the Declaration of Independence as a founding document of the United States, then consider the historical and contemporary relevance of its most famous phrase and how it relates to a personal vision of the American dream.

Related Resources

Today in History: The Call for Independence
background information & primary sources

Grade

Elementary

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

50 minutes

Topics

American dream, declaration of independence, equality, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Author

Our American Voice

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