Virginia Experience Civics & Economics Social Studies
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
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Critical Thinking<br />
How do the Charters of the <strong>Virginia</strong> Company of London support the colonists’ protests of<br />
“no taxation without representation”?<br />
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Declaration of Independence<br />
The Second Continental Congress was held in 1775. There, representatives from the American<br />
colonies met to discuss whether or not to break away from England and become an independent<br />
nation. The decision was YES. The committee assigned Thomas Jefferson to write the original draft of<br />
the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was adopted on July 4, 1776. The Declaration was<br />
influential in many ways:<br />
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Fascinating Fact<br />
England and Scotland formed the Kingdoms of Great Britain in 1707.<br />
It stated grievances against the king of Great Britain.<br />
It declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain.<br />
It affirmed “certain unalienable rights.” These rights are life,<br />
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.<br />
It affirmed the idea that all people are created equal.<br />
Vocabulary Review<br />
Define each word or phrase.<br />
rule of law ____________________________________________________<br />
unalienable ___________________________________________________<br />
constitutionSample<br />
grievances<br />
___________________________________________________<br />
Sample<br />
independence _________________________________________________<br />
constitution ___________________________________________________<br />
What are the three “unalienable rights” affirmed by the Declaration of Independence?<br />
1. ________________________________________________________________________________<br />
2. ________________________________________________________________________________<br />
3. ________________________________________________________________________________<br />
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