Read the Declaration of Independence fully. Once you have read the document, address the following questions in a coherent, flowing paper, using these styling guidelines:
• Write 1 ½ to 2 pages.
• Double-space your document.
• Use 12-point font and 1-inch margins all around.
• Write in paragraphs, not bulleted lists.
Questions
• What are the primary elements or components of the document?
• What were the main purposes for the writing and distribution of the document, and what evidence of those purposes can be found in the document itself?
• What features of the document and its political thought are reflected in the U.S. Constitution?
• What is the contemporary relevance or significance of the document?