Title: Vocabulary List for Declaration of Independence

Objective: Students will be able to identify terms used in the Declaration of Independence,

Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to familiarize students with the 18th-century terms used in the Declaration of Independence.

Materials: Vocabulary List

Procedure: Review the following terms and definitions with the students. Stress the association of terms used in the glossary with the on-site activity and theDeclaration as and Indictment Previst Activity.

1. prohibit -to prevent from doing something
2. import -to bring into
3. impose -to establish by authority
4. harass -to annoy repeatedly
5. repeal -to withdraw by authoritative act
6. quarter -to provide with lodging or shelter
7. grievance -complaint or protest
8. customs -a duty or tax on imported goods
9. assent -expression of agreement
10. coerce -to bring about by force
11. mandate -an authoritative command
12. reconciliation -a settlement, restoration of friendship
13. allegiance -loyalty or obedience
14. constrains -restrains or confines
15. evinces -to show clearly
16. institute -to begin or start
17. invariably -not changing
18. prudence -good judgment
19. tyranny -cruel and harsh government
20. unalienable -incapable of being surrendered or transferred
21. usurpations -taking over