Setting the stage: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted what became one of most cherished ’s documents. Written by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of voiced the reason for separating from and provided the principles of government on the would be built. The following questions are in the book (in the margins of the reading section) _1.) In what ways can American voters bring about changes in their government? _2.) Which offense do think was the worst and why? _3.) Why was this action so intolerable? _4.) Why did colonists object to this act? _5.) How do persons today give consent to taxation? _6.) Why did the colonists at first attempt to resolve the dispute and remain loyal? _7.) What other powers are held by an independent government? _8.) Which signers do you recognize? Write one line about each of the signers you recognize. The following questions are the in the book on page 189. _1.) What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Setting the stage: On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted what became one of ’s most cherished documents. Written by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of voiced the reason for separating from and provided the principles of government on the would be built. The following questions are in the book (in the margins of the reading section) _1.) In what ways can American voters bring about changes in their government? _2.) Which offense do think was the worst and why? _3.) Why was this action so intolerable? _4.) Why did colonists object to this act? _5.) How do persons today give consent to taxation? _6.) Why did the colonists at first attempt to resolve the dispute and remain loyal? _7.) What other powers are held by an independent government? _8.) Which signers do you recognize? Write one line about each of the signers you recognize. The following questions are the in the book on page 189. _1.) What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
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