This activity can be used to support learning about the ideas in David Armitage's essay, The Declaration of Independence's Influence Around the World, from the America at 250 Civic Toolkit.
Dr. Armitage shares that many countries throughout history have used the big ideas, principles, themes, and language of the Declaration of Independence in their own founding documents. Pick one of the countries outlined in the essay and explore the similarities, and any differences, between the two documents.