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History of Liberty
The Declaration of Independence

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Concepts for Kids

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1.  The Declaration of Independence is a paper written in 1776 that says the United States will be its own country.  Before that, the states were colonies ruled by a king, with laws made in the country of Britain.
 
2.  The Declaration of Independence is important because it tells clearly why people are free, that they can choose their government, and how Britain violated the rights of the American colonists.
           
3.  The Declaration of Independence is also important because it was the beginning of creating a free nation, the United States of America. 

Online Resources

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Related Topics

The Revolutionary War
Thomas Jefferson
Why Liberty is Important

Related Literature

When Mr. Jefferson Came to Philadelphia
            by Ann Turner
A colonial American boy describes watching his mother's tenant, Thomas Jefferson, working on the Declaration of Independence.
 
In 1776 
             by Jean Marzollo
This short history begins with the conflict in Colonial America and ends with the current friendship of Britain and the US. It covers the context for the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War. It also summarizes the deliberations concerning the wording of the document and the aftermath of the war.

Mystery on Church Hill
            by Steven K. Smith
This chapter book is the second of the Virginia Mysteries. Colonial life, founding fathers, a famous speech, encounters with thieves, reenactments, and enlightenment values are all part of the adventure as three young friends search historic Virginia for a lost document from 1776.
 
The Hatmaker's Sign: A Story by Benjamin Franklin
            retold by Candace Fleming
Benjamin Franklin offers sage advice to Thomas Jefferson concerning the wording of Declaration of Independence.

Family Activity

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Celebrate Independence Day
Make crafts
​    Ideas from Parents magazine
     Ideas from All Kids Network
     Ideas from Red Tricycle
Read excerpts from the
     Declaration of Independence
     See Online Resources
Play games
​     Suggestions from Real Simple
     Suggestions from Better Homes and Gardens
Prepare Fourth of July food
Watch fireworks

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  • Home
  • Principles
    • What is Liberty?
    • Why Libertry is Important
    • Cooperation and Coercion
    • Free Trade
  • History
    • Declaration of Independence
    • Revolutionary War
    • The Bill of Rights
    • Slavery, Abolition, and the Underground Railroad
    • Immigration
  • Champions
    • Frederick Douglass
    • Thomas Jefferson
    • Paul Revere
    • Jackie Robinson
    • Harriet Tubman
    • George Washington
    • Malala Yousafzai
  • Economic Liberty
    • Poverty and Prosperity
    • Work and Specialization
    • Free Markets
    • Benefits of Trade
    • Entrepreneurship
    • When Trade is Limited
  • Appreciate Liberty
    • Markets All Around
    • All KInds of Work
    • Life Without Liberty
  • Contact
  • About Me