Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 2, 1776? Did you know that five men, not just Thomas Jefferson, are credited with writing the Declaration? Did you know that references to slavery were excised from the document? These and other fun facts are related in a short video about the history of this famous document.

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US Continental Congress, social studies

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Pros

• The video would make a great introduction to a study of the Declaration of Independence
• The resource includes a short, multiple choice listening assessment, discussion questions, and links to additional information

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• None