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Declaration of Independence - 1
Directions: Put the five sections of the Declaration of Independence in order by numbering
them 1 - 5 on the lines provided.
_______________
Indictment
_______________
Conclusion
_______________
Preamble
_______________
Introduction
_______________
Denunciation
Directions: Read each statement on the right and then draw a line to the correct section of the
Declaration of Independence on the left.
Summarizes that American people
Conclusion
asked for justice and were ignored;
leaders requested an amicable split
States that it is sometimes necessary
Indictment
for a group of people to become
Preamble
Addressed harsh conditions England
independent
had placed on America; the king could
not lead America from England
Introduction
Declared independence, pointing out
that America had no other choice
following England’s harsh treatment
Denunciation
Presents an argument that justifies
revolt as a last option; freedom was
the only hope for the future
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Answer Key
Declaration of Independence - 1
Directions: Put the five sections of the Declaration of Independence in order by numbering
them 1 - 5 on the lines provided.
3
Indictment
5
Conclusion
2
Preamble
1
Introduction
4
Denunciation
Directions: Read each statement on the right and then draw a line to the correct section of the
Declaration of Independence on the left.
Summarizes that American people
Conclusion
asked for justice and were ignored;
leaders requested an amicable split
States that it is sometimes necessary
Indictment
for a group of people to become
Preamble
Addressed harsh conditions England
independent
had placed on America; the king could
not lead America from England
Introduction
Declared independence, pointing out
that America had no other choice
following England’s harsh treatment
Denunciation
Presents an argument that justifies
revolt as a last option; freedom was
the only hope for the future
www.historyforkids.net