Examines the Declaration of Independence and the events leading up to its formation including British oppression and taxes, the Sons of Liberty, First and Second Continental Congresses, and Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Content Note
The Declaration of Independence -- Taxation without representation -- The Sons of Liberty -- The Townshend Acts -- The Boston Massacre -- The Boston Tea Party -- The Intolerable acts -- The First Continental Congress -- The battles of Lexington and Concord -- The Second Continental Congress -- The Declaration Committee -- The War of Independence is over -- The signers of the Declaration -- Preserving the Declaration of Independence -- Time line -- Glossary.