United states declaration of independence wikipedia. Congress officially adopted the declaration of independence later on the fourth of july though most historians now accept that the document was. The declaration of independence little book printable k. Access 3 different reading levels perfect for grades 38. Declaration of independence, document approved by the continental congress on july 4, 1776, that announced the separation of north. Step back in time to the birth of america and meet the reallife rebels who made this country free. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. You will see why the declaration of independence was such a special document.
The declaration of independence as read by max mclean. The united states declaration of independence is the pronouncement adopted by the second. School project once upon a time, a group of people left their home to live in a faraway land ruled by britain. Once upon a time in a land not too far away, in a place where they called their states colonies. These are the words that have built your nation and keep it strong.
Writing of declaration of independence authors, summary. The declaration of independence on july 4, 1776 the declaration of independence was signed. The declaration of independence is made up of five distinct parts. On a hot summer day near philadelphia in 1776, thomas jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously. He was drafting the declaration of independence, a document that would sever this countrys ties with britain and announce a new nationthe united states of america. How we almost lost the words that built america anna crowley redding, illus. Kids can learn to appreciate it for the national treasure that it is. Why we celebrate the fourth of july declaration of. The declaration of independence is considered to be one of the greatest documents of all time.
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