The Declaration of Independence

By Emmy

What Is The Declaration of Independence?• A document that declared

independence• 13 colonies declared they wanted to

be free from the King, they wanted independence

What are the parts of the Declaration of Independence?

• The Declaration of Independence has 5 parts

1. Preamble 2. Statement of human rights3. Charges Against Human Rights4. Charges against the King and Parliament5. Statement of Preparation and Signatures

What was the Purpose Of the Declaration of Independence?

To be free from EnglandTo tell the King how they felt about what he was doing

Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence? Who Signed it?

• Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence

• At the state house• On parchment paper animal fur with iron gall ink used as a pen

Why is it important? • Without the Declaration of Independence we

would be ruled by the king today!

About Me

I live in Charleston South Carolina.I have 1 brother and 1 sister.I have a big golden doodle named Buddy.I love Gymnastics. I love sports.I like Taylor Swift and One Direction.I go to Flip! Gym to practice gymnastics.