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FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS ORGANIZERComplete this organizer for each of the 9 Foundational Documents.Keep them in a binder or folder which you can use to make connections and review.Title Declaration of IndependenceAuthorThomas JeffersonYear1776Main PointAll people have the right to live, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Individuals are equal and have the right to defend themselves. It outlined why the British King was bad and why they need to escape from his ruling. Make a claim about its significance & impact on American political historyThe signing of this document led to the birth of our modern America. It was a factor in the constitution and it contains the first ideas or goals of our nation. It is
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Fall
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Jeffrey Foster
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It, United States Declaration of Independence, The Declaration of Independence, FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS ORGANIZER

Unformatted text preview: symbolic to America's democracy. Connections to other foundational documents This document led to the constitution, which also made up from the articles of Confederation revisions. Mnemonic to help you remember it D: Declare I: Independance C: Care for ourselves GoPo units , topics, and essential knowledge connections The vote for independence was not unanimous. This document legally declared themselves from britain's power. 56 people signed this document to have their natural rights. Quote All men are created equal. They are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Visual...
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