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"An Expression of the American Mind": Understanding the Declaration of Independence
URL: http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=723

Description:
This 2-part lesson plan (grades 9-12) covers the structure of the Declaration of Independence ("introduction, main political/philosophical ideas, grievances, assertion of sovereignty") and the ideological and political origins of the ideas in the Declaration. Includes background for teachers, suggested activities, and links to additional material. From EDSITEment, a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and other organizations.

LII Topics: Documents, United States History

Publisher:
EDSITEment

LII Database Information:
Record 26255 created by Maria Brandt on 06/02/2008
Last modification on 06/18/2008
Published: 06/19/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26255

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