Reading and Writing

1. Read a transcript of the Declaration of Independence.

2. Identify the six parts that organize the Declaration of Independence. You may want to print the transcript and color-code it.

3. Answer the following questions which correspond to each part:

---------------------

1. What reasons appear in the preamble?

2. What beliefs define the founding fathers' philosophy?

3. What complaints appear in the list of grievances?

4. What did the founding fathers do to reach peace?

5. How will the Colonies change?

6. What do the signatures mean?​