Written by Founding Father Thomas Jefferson addressed to King George III of England, the Declaration of Independence was a key document in shaping the course of American history and severing the colonies' ties to England. Young readers will learn about the events that led to the writing and creation of the Declaration of Independence, the effect it had on the colonists' lives, and why it is one of America's most significant symbols of liberty. Leveled, accessible text and primary-source images provide a close look at this key document and its impact on our nation. The Capstone Interactive edition comes with simultaneous access for every student in your school and includes read aloud audio recorded by professional voice over artists.
Not only did the Declaration announce the entry of the United States onto the world stage, it became the model for other countries to follow.
that too many commentators on the Declaration have overly focused on the preamble of the Declaration, John Phillip Reid observes that commentators “must realize it is an indictment they are reading” (1981, 84).
Examines the ideas behind the document drafted by Thomas Jefferson and how its words continue to inspire and challenge the people today.
From Jefferson’s arrival in Philadelphia in 1775 in an ornate carriage along with four horses and three slaves, to a fascinating guided tour of the drafts and discussions (including the importance of a good speaking voice, the ...
Detective-like, she discloses the origins of key ideas and phrases in the Declaration and unravels the complex story of its drafting and of the group-editing job which angered Thomas Jefferson.
lights Thomas Paine was the author of Common Sense , a book that helped inspire the ideas in the Declaration of Independence . No Profits COMMON SENSE ; Thomas Paine did not ADDRESITD.
This may seem surprising, since John Adams was very much against British rule. And, indeed, many Bostonians were angry with Adams for defending the British soldiers. But Adams felt that everyone deserved to be fairly represented in ...
The Declaration of Independence: An Interpretation and an Analysis
It is a reward to be earned, not a blessing to be gratuitously lavished on all alike; — a reward reserved for the intelligent, the patriotic, the virtuous and deserving; — and not a boon to be bestowed on a people too ignorant, ...
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