How might the Declaration of Independence be different if it had been written for modern Americans? Check the boxes next to any statements you agree with.

A modern version would generally use today’s capitalization rules, capitalizing proper nouns and the first word of each sentence. It would likely use shorter, clearer sentences and simpler vocabulary for modern readers. It would also be more inclusive by referring to both men and women rather than using language focused only on men.

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