What are the grievances in the Declaration of Independence?

They are complaints against King George III that follow the opening. Students match them to events and rewrite them in their own words.

Who approved the Declaration?

The sheet says the Second Continental Congress approved it in July 1776.

7th Grade Declaration and Founding Documents Worksheets

Ages 12-13 · 1 sub-topic · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Declaration and founding documents are the texts that set up American government. There are 2 worksheets for 7th grade, each with an answer key. Problems Under the Articles of Confederation and Grievances in the Declaration of Independence are the two sheets. They practice D2.Civ.5.6-8 and D2.Civ.3.6-8.

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

7th Grade Social Studies Declaration and Founding Documents Clear All

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Grievances in the Declaration of Independence

Grade7th Grade

TopicDeclaration and Founding Documents

Problems Under the Articles of Confederation

Grade7th Grade

TopicDeclaration and Founding Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Congress had no power to tax or regulate trade, there was no national court system or executive, and amendments needed all 13 states. The sheet matches situations to each weakness.

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