Declaration of Independence Analysis

Read the passage about the Declaration of Independence. Then, fill in the chart below by analyzing the
different phrases from the Declaration of Independence mentioned in the passage. As you analyze,
consider why the authors of the Declaration of Independence included this phrase.

What did the phrase mean to the colonists?

How did the phrase inspire the foundation for the American government? Phrase Analysis “All

Phrase Analysis
“All men are created equal,”
The phrase meant to the colonists that the rules
were created to men and what men thought
could work when creating such rules.

This phrase inspires the foundation for the

american government because most of the laws
and rules today were created by men, and we've
only had male presidents.
“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
This phrase meant to the colonist that the people
were given rights that they cannot take away or
give away in order to fill everybody needs.

This phrase inspires the foundation for american

government.
“from the consent of the governed.” This phrase meant to the colonist that the
American government they ran can only maintain
power if the citizens want them to.

This phrase inspired the foundations for the

“a history of repeated injuries and usurpations.”
American government because the government
does have control over the citizens, and has some
power.
The government failed to keep everyone happy
and go through with what their plan was, and
they weren't going to take it anymore. This
inspired the American government by securing
their rights ito life, liberty, and happiness.
“at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant”
“He has affected to render the Military
independent of and superior to the Civil power,”
“for Quartering large bodies of armed troops
among us,”
“he has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts,
burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of the
people,
This inspired the foundation for american the
government because now they meet in a certain
location where the law makers will have time to
argue and vote over laws.
This inspired the foundation for american the
government because now they meet in a certain
location where the law makers will have time to
argue and vote over laws
This phrase means that colonists had to house
soldiers.
This inspires the foundation for the American
government to give adequate housing and proper
care to soldiers for them to have somewhere to
live while on duty.
This phrase meant to the colonists that King
George had declared war on America.
This inspired the American government because
they were able to protect and prepare the
government and rebel.