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Whose independence?

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Directions

Each of the following documents is a response to the Declaration of Independence… BUT they were written years later!

Your task :

Choose one document with your partner. Read and annotate the document with Kami, and then answer the questions. As you annotate, summarize each paragraph or each section of the document (they are structured differently)
Answer the questions about the document.
Be prepared to discuss your document with the class and work with it further.

But Mrs. Amendola, what do I do if I don’t understand my document?

Work through it as much as you can together, but ask for help when you need it!

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Declaration of Sentiments - 1848

First, watch this:

Then, read and annotate this with Kami:

Last, answer these:

For each paragraph you are finding key words and summarizing the paragraph.

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What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

First, watch this:

Then, read and annotate this with Kami:

Last, answer these:

Need more background info?

For each paragraph you are finding key words and summarizing the paragraph.

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Declaration of Independence- MS Freedom School

First, watch this:

Then, read and annotate this:

Last, answer these:

For each paragraph you are finding key words and summarizing the paragraph.

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Stay Tuned

Next Steps

Instructions for writing a blackout poem will appear here soon!