Equality in the Revolution Answer Key

This historical literacy worksheet pairs excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and Abigail Adams’s letter to John Adams to examine the concept of equality during the Revolution. Students analyze both texts and answer interpretive questions comparing ideals, audiences, and perspectives on freedom and gender. The activity promotes close reading, historical empathy, and discussion of how revolutionary ideals evolved over time.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – U.S. History: Revolutionary Principles and Equality

English Language Arts – Text Comparison and Analysis

Social Studies – Gender Roles and Historical Perspective

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Written Response

This worksheet is part of our American Revolution collection.