Signing the Declaration of Their Independence
Overview
Students compare and contrast a famous print celebrating the Declaration of Independence with a political cartoon about woman suffrage, then complete a close read of the Declaration’s introduction or preamble. After, students create a product of their choosing that provides a commentary on the meaning of that text in the context of today.
Related Resources
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Today in History: The Call for Independence
background information & primary sources
Grade
High School
Subjects
Civics, English Language Arts, Social Studies
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
close reading, comparing sources, declaration of independence, guided primary source analysis, woman suffrage
Author
Primary Source Nexus
