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To sign or not to sign, that is the question. Scholars review the Declaration of Independence and discuss the Framers' decisions for signing the document. The activity uses primary text, a worksheet, and group discussion to help academics understand the impact behind signing and why some chose not to.
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america, american history, the united states, the declaration of independence, the american revolution, causes of the american revolution, the american colonies, british imperialism, colonies, colonial america, patriotism, patriots, treason, liberty, freedoms, freedom, the founding fathers, primary source analysis, primary sources, skills review, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners read experts from the Founding Fathers sharing their reasons for signing the Declaration of Independence
- Take a vote to gauge if pupils would sign the document or not
Classroom Considerations
- A portion of the activity is completed online
Pros
- Activity is great for remote learning
- The resource includes a follow-up activity if time allows
Cons
- None