The Declaration of Independence

Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

Prior to this course, you may have learned about the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. If you would like to refresh your knowledge of these events, please watch the next two episodes. If you are already familiar with these events, you may skip ahead to the last episode about the Declaration of Independence.

Colonial Tensions with England (Optional)

The conflict between the American colonies and England was essentially caused by economic oppression and a lack of government representation. Glover Mint examines some of the specifics that led to the Patriotic movement in colonial America. Click the player button to view this episode.

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America's Road to Independence (Optional)

WUSG News anchor Demi Tracy presents a brief overview of the timeline leading up to American independence. You will learn about the attempts at reconciliation and the eventual separation of colonial America from Great Britain in this episode. Click the player button to begin the episode.

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The Declaration of Independence

This episode of WUSG News takes a look at one of the most influential documents in American history, the Declaration of Independence. Your hosts will discuss who wrote the declaration, why it was written, and where the inspiration for it came from. To watch this episode of WUSG News, click the player button.

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The Declaration of Independence Review

Now that you have familiarized yourself with the principles included in the Declaration of Independence, test your knowledge with this non-graded interactivity. Read the directions on the screen, select the best answer, and click SUBMIT. You will be able to check your answers after you submit them. Click the player button to start the review.