Declaration of Independence

The text. Simple and mark-able.

The text of the Declaration of Independence in both MS Word and in PDF formats. Download your preferred format and refer to it occasionally throughout the course. Simply read and highlight the document, adding your comments on a printout or in MS Word, Adobe, or other program.

 

Declaration of Independence (PDF)

Declaration of Independence (MS Word)

 

Questions:

1. What is your favorite quote from the first parts of the document?

2. List two abuses the colonists blame on the King.

3. How would you characterize the tone of the Declaration?

4. What governing principles are discussed?