BIG IDEA: In July 1776, the

colonies declare independence

from Britain.

Name:
Pre-Reading Activity: Fill in the blanks.

1. Richard Henry Lee introduced a resolution for

to the Continental Congress.

2. People who signed the Declaration of Independence were traitors to the country of

3. Thomas wrote the Declaration of Independence.

4. John Hancock was the person to sign the Declaration of

Independence.

5. The Declaration of Independence said that if a government does not protect citizens rights, it

their duty to

it.