Declaration of Independence
July 4th, 1776
True or False, The Bill of Rights is part of this document?
True
This person is a student or writer of history.
Historian
This is someone who was present or witnessed an event
Primary Source
The War that followed the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary War
The United States Constitution created 3 branches of government which are.........
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
Why do we care about History?
To better understand what happened in the past.
Someone's opinion which is influenced by their own beliefs.
Point of View
Who did the United States Declare Independence from ?
The British, Britain , English , King George III
The Pledge of Allegiance was officially adopted by the United States in what year??
1924
What is the importance of Organizing Information
It becomes easier to QUICKLY retrieve information we are looking for
Someone who uses primary sources to describe an event because they weren’t present at the event itself
Secondary Source
How many colonies Declared Independence ?
13 Colonies
A promise to something or someone is called _____________.
Oath/ Pledge
What is the Importance of Analyzing Information?
Helps us understand the present and predict the future.
This describes the circumstances of what was occurring at the time of an event
Historical Context
Name two complains that the colonist had against the King/Britain?
Imposing taxes
Taxation without representation
Restricting colonists ability to trade
The King’s use of military to wage wars and enforce his own laws America
The part of the document that explains its purpose to the reader
Preamble
Give an example of someone who's job is to Predict the Future
Meteorologist, Weather Man/Woman
This means to be “loyal” to something
Allegiance