The Declaration of Independence Word Search
The Declaration of Independence, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: DECLARATION, INDEPENDENCE, CONGRESS, JEFFERSON, FRANKLIN, ADAMS, COLONIES, BRITAIN, KINGGEORGE, RIGHTS, TYRANNY, GRIEVANCE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
The Declaration of Independence word list, defined
- DECLARATION /ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/ · noun
- A formal or explicit statement or announcement, especially one made publicly, officially, or in writing. It can also refer to the act of declaring something. Related: announcement, proclamation, statement, pronouncement.
- INDEPENDENCE /ɪnˈdɛpəndəns/ · noun
- The state of being independent; freedom from the control or influence of others. The quality of being able to act or make decisions without being controlled or influenced by others. Related: autonomy, freedom, liberty, self-reliance.
- CONGRESS /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/ · noun
- A formal meeting or conference of delegates to discuss matters of common concern; also (capitalized, in the United States) the national legislative body consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Related: assembly, conference, convention, council.
- FRANKLIN /ˈfræŋklɪn/ · noun
- A franklin was a member of a class of substantial landholders in medieval England who were free but not of noble rank; today the term survives mainly as a historical word and as a surname. Related: freeholder, landowner, yeoman, country gentleman.
- COLONIES /ˈkɒləniz/ · noun
- The plural of colony: territories or lands settled and governed by people from a distant country, or groups of organisms of the same kind living closely together. Related: settlements, possessions, territories, outposts.
- RIGHTS /raɪts/ · noun
- A right is a moral or legal entitlement to have, do, or receive something. Rights are often considered fundamental and inalienable. Related: privileges, liberties, claims, entitlements.
- TYRANNY /ˈtɪrəni/ · noun
- A system of government where one person has complete control and power, often in a cruel or oppressive way. A state of being ruled by a tyrant. Related: dictatorship, autocracy, despotism, oppression.
- GRIEVANCE /ˈɡriːvəns/ · noun
- A feeling of discontent or resentment, especially because of a perceived injustice or grievance. A formal complaint or protest. Related: grievance, complaint, protest, objection.
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