Question

guided notes
date:
slide 1: the declaration of independence
topic: the declaration of independence

• written in 1776 to explain why the colonies wanted to ____________ from great britain.
• it announced a new, independent ____________.
• purpose: to justify the decision and share the colonies’ ____________ and beliefs.

key terms: independence, nation, justify
discussion questions

Explanation:

The blanks are filled using context about the Declaration of Independence and the provided key terms. The document's core goal was separation from Britain, it established a new independent political entity, and it communicated the colonies' core values alongside their beliefs.

Answer:

• Written in 1776 to explain why the colonies wanted to separate/declare independence from Great Britain.
• It announced a new, independent nation.
• Purpose: To justify the decision and share the colonies’ values and beliefs.