How much do most students know about the Declaration of Independence? For that matter, how much do most adults know about it? Probably everybody is aware that it's the document that formally severed the 13 American colonies' ties with England. They also know that it's dated July 4, 1776, and is why we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. But how many among us can answer questions like these? 1. On what date did Congress actually vote for independence? 2. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 3. When did the members of Congress sign the Declaration? 4. Which famous founder did not sign the Declaration? (Answers below) BR> These and many more questions are answered in Syl Sobel's newest fun-to-read book that covers another of the most important moments in American history. The Declaration of Independence is the latest among his books that enliven major historical events for young readers. Boys and girls will find somethin
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THE DECLARATION
OF INDEPENDENCE
How 13 Colonies Became the United States
How much do you really know about the Declaration of Independence? Of course, you know it's the document that formally severed 13 American colonies' ties with England . . . that it's dated July 4, 1776 . . . and that we commemorate its signing every summer when we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. But can you answer questions like these?
1. On what date did Congress actually vote for independence?
2. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
3. How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?
4. Which famous founder said: ‚“We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately?‚”.
Open this book for the answers to these and many more questions. You'll discover a wealth of fascinating facts about the men who assembled in Philadelphia in 1776 to give birth to a new nation.
More books about U.S. law and government by Syl Sobel
The Bill of Rights
How the U.S. Government Works
Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts
The U.S. Constitution and You
Recommended for grades 3 through 5
About the Author:
Syl Sobel, J.D., is Director, Publications & Media Division, Federal Judicial Center, Washington, D.C. He is also the author of How the U.S. Government Works, The U.S. Constitution and You, and Presidential Elections, all available from Barron's
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- PublisherB E S Pub Co
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0764139509
- ISBN 13 9780764139505
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages48
- IllustratorGilgannon Denise
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