Read each section of the Declaration of Independence carefully. Then, respond to the following prompts. Your answers must be written in your own words and in complete sentences.

The Preamble Why did the framers feel they needed to write out a declaration?





Statement of Beliefs What were the beliefs of our Founding Fathers?





List of Grievances Rephrase three grievances into your own words.





Statement of Prior Attempts of Grievances How did the framers claim to have already tried to address the complaints?




Declaration of Independence How will life in the colonies change after the Declaration?





Signatures Which names do you recognize from the signers list?