Declaration of Independence: Principles, Grievances & Purpose — Drills · Grade 7 Social Studies
Chapter: Empire, Revolution & IndependenceWhat these drills covers
By the end of Declaration of Independence: Principles, Grievances & Purpose you should be able to:
- I can explain what Common Sense changed about the argument for independence.
- I can describe the three parts of the Declaration and what each is for.
- I can explain what Congress cut from Jefferson’s draft and why.
4 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: context, primary source, interpretation, grievance, consent of the governed.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
It justified and announced separation from Britain through principles and grievances during an ongoing war.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
Dated laws, official proceedings, correspondence, and independent accounts of the particular event could corroborate or qualify it.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
A grievance identifies a claimed wrong or action; a principle states a broader rule or idea used to judge government and support the argument.
Problem 4
Answer and explanation
It can provide language and reasoning for later claims and challenges. Its influence and unequal implementation should be investigated together.