Making a Declaration – Intermediate
Overview
Students investigate the importance of 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
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Today in History: The Call for Independence
background information & primary sources
Grade
Elementary, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, Social Studies
Length
55 minutes
Topics
American dream, declaration of independence, equality, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Author
Our American Voice
