The Declara*on of Independence
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1 The Declara*on of Independence
2 Analyze the following quote. Then, answer the ques*ons on your handout, and discuss with your partner.
3 Gentleman may cry, Peace, peace- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun. The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arm!... What is it that gentlemen wish?... Is life so dear, or peace so sweat, as to be purchased at the price of chaings and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not wht course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
4 No one was more outspoken in his support for independence that Patrick Henry of Virginia. A8er the passage of the Intolerable Acts, in May 1775, Henry gave one of the most memorable speeches in American history that helped push the colonies closer to declaring Independence.
5 Analyze the image on the following slide. Then, answer the ques*ons and discuss with your partner your understanding of the Declara*on of Independence:
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7 FiJy-six delegates to the Second Con*nental Congress (mostly welleducated white men) signed the Declara*on of Independence. In the center is the commigee including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin presening their final dra8 to the president of the ConInental Congress, John Hancock. Among the groups not represented in the Congress were African Americans, women, working classes, Loyalists, and American Indians. VoIng rights at the Ime were generally extended only to white male property owners, who made up one of every four colonists.
8 PART 1: 1. In partners, review 6.2 The Colonists Organize an Army in History Alive! 2. Fill in the chart and answer the quesions on your handout.
9 6.2 THE COLONISTS ORGANIZE AN ARMY 1. Who did John Adams propose should be commander-in-chief of the Con*nental army? What was the main reason he suggested this person? John Adams proposed George Washington be commander-inchief. He believed that Washington, with his talent and character, would unite the colonies beger than anyone else.
10 6.2 THE COLONISTS ORGANIZE AN ARMY 2. In the flowchart, record four important details about the Ba\le of Bunker Hill (Breed s Hill). MiliIamen built a fort on Breed's Hill all through the night of June 16. When BriIsh general Howe saw the American fort, he ordered an agack. The Americans waited unil the BriIsh were as close as possible before they fired on them. It took the BriIsh three tries to take the hill.
11 6.2 THE COLONISTS ORGANIZE AN ARMY 3. Sketch the important event that took place in each loca*on. Write a cap*on for each sketch that explains the importance of the event. Ticonderoga (Winter ): Sketch could show Americans loading up supplies of cannons and ammuniion. Cap*on: The Con2nental army was able to increase their supplies enough to a;ack Boston. Boston (March 4, 1776): Sketch could show BriIsh troops and Loyalists leaving Boston on ships. Cap*on: The Con2nental army was able to regain Boston with very li;le bloodshed, and the Bri2sh fled to Canada.
12 1. Read aloud: 6.3 On the Eve of Independence in History Alive! 2. Begin Common Sense translaion acivity 3. Review Common Sense translaion acivity 4. Fill in the Venn diagram on your handout
13 6.3 ON THE EVE OF INDEPENDENCE 2. In the Venn diagram, record at least one similarity and at least three differences between the Olive Branch Pe**on and Common Sense.
14 1. In partners, review 6.4 Thomas Jefferson DraJs a Declara*on in History Alive! 2. Answer the quesions on your handout.
15 6.4 THOMAS JEFFERSON DRAFTS A DECLARATION 1. Who drajed the Declara*on of Independence? What was his main job in wri*ng this document? Thomas Jefferson dra8ed the DeclaraIon of Independence to officially state that the colonies were separaing from Great Britain and becoming independent. 2. Choose three important ideas in the Declara*on of Independence. Write them in the chart below. Then explain why you think each idea is important. 1. All people are born equal. If everyone is treated the same, the world will be a more just place. 2. A government s power to rule comes from the people. People don t have to feel powerless. The government does not have power over them. 3. The people can create a new government to protect their safety and happiness. People don t have to wait around for someone to make their government beger. They can create a new government that will keep them safe and happy.
16 1. Turn to page 592 in History Alive! 2. The first paragraph of the DeclaraIon of Independence is called the Preamble. A. Quickly skim through the Preamble. What does the Preamble explain?
17 Use this to help you understanding the meaning of words found in the Declara*on: Natural rights rights you are born with Independence free of rule by another country Self-evident clear and obvious Dissolve to bring to an end Endowed to establish, to provide Unalienable unable to be taken away Consent permission for something to happen, agreement Abolish to put an end to Liberty freedom, free will, independence, self-rule Separa*on breakup Pe**oned a formal wri\en request, an appeal Despo*sm rule by a dictator Tyrant a cruel and oppressive ruler Candid honest, open
18 The Preamble explains that the Declara*on of Independence will tell the world why the colonies believe they should be independent.
19 B. Quickly skim through the second paragraph of the Declara*on of Independence. What are some key ideas expressed in this paragraph?
20 Some key ideas in the second paragraph are that all men (people) are created equal and that they have basic rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
21 C. There is a long list of that begins with the words, "He has refused his Assent..." Quickly skim this list. What is this a list of and why do you think it was included?
22 This is a list of charges that explain how the king has violated the colonists rights. Can you connect any of the charges above to events we have learned about before? quartering charge and imposing taxes.
23 D. Quickly skim the last paragraph of the Declara*on of Independence, that starts We therefore, the Representa*ves of the United States of America... What do the Representa*ves solemnly declare in this part of the document?
24 The Representa*ves declare, That these United Colonies are... Free and Independent States.
25 The following four principles of government are used in the Declara*on of Independence to make the argument for independence. Fill in the missing words. Principle 1 All are created equal. Principle 2 All people have basic that cannot be taken away. Principle 3 The government gets its power to make decisions and protect rights from the. Principle 4 When the government does not protect the of the people, the have the right to or the government.
26 Principle 1 All people are created equal. Principle 2 All people have basic rights that cannot be taken away. Principle 3 The government gets its power to make decisions and protect rights from the people. Principle 4 When the government does not protect the rights of the people, the people have the right to change or remove the government.
27 In partners: using your Analyzing Excerpts from the Declara*on of Independence handout, match one or more of the principles of government expressed in the Declara*on of Independence to the seven excerpts from the Declara*on of Independence.
28 Excerpt 1: Principle 4 Excerpt 2: Principle 1, 2 Excerpt 3: Principle 3 Excerpt 4: Principle 4, 2 Excerpt 5: Principle 1, 3 Excerpt 6: Principle 3, 4 Excerpt 7: Principle 4
29 Direc*ons: locate the modern language or 18 th century equivalent of the Declara*on of Independence excerpt your group has been given.
30 Excerpt 1: Principle G Excerpt 2: Principle C Excerpt 3: Principle E Excerpt 4: Principle B Excerpt 5: Principle D Excerpt 6: Principle F Excerpt 7: Principle A
31 DEBATE TEAM CAROUSEL Is the United States upholding the principles of government expressed in the DeclaraKon of Independence? Review the cheat sheet with your partner Form groups of 4 to begin the carousel Spend 3-minutes wriing in the 1 st box, then, when the Imer is up, pass your paper clockwise
32 DEBATE TEAM CAROUSEL Is the United States upholding the principles of government expressed in the DeclaraKon of Independence? People who said yes sit on one side of the class People who said no sit on a different side of the class
33 DEBATE TEAM CAROUSEL Is the United States upholding the principles of government expressed in the DeclaraKon of Independence? PracIce acive listening: you must repeat (paraphrase) what your opponent said to state your own view Cite the principles of government expressed in the DOI Back your views with evidence Always be respecful
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