Chapter 5, Section 4 Moving Toward Independence

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1 Chapter 5, Section 4 Moving Toward Independence (pages ) Setting a Purpose for Reading Think about these questions as you read: What happened at the Second Continental Congress? Why did the colonists draft the Declaration of Independence? As you read pages in your textbook, complete this graphic organizer by describing the parts of the Declaration of Independence. Parts of the Declaration of Independence As you read, write the correct date for each of these events: Second Continental Congress begins meeting Paine publishes Common Sense The British leave Boston to Washington The Second Continental Congress accepts the Declaration of Independence 80 Chapter 5, Section 4

2 Colonial Leaders Emerge (pages ) Write down the main idea of this lesson and at least three details that support that idea. Read the following sentences. Choose the correct term from this lesson to complete the sentence by circling the term. 1. The (Independence Committee, Second Continental Congress) began meeting in Philadelphia in May This group created the (American Army, Continental Army) to fight against the British. 3. It also issued an appeal to the British for peace called the (Olive Branch Petition, Plea for Peace). acquire 4. A (document, petition) is a formal request that someone take an action. 5. Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet called (Common Sense, Independence Now) that inspired many Americans. Write two synonyms for each of these academic vocabulary words from this lesson. communicate. Chapter 5, Section 4 81

3 The Colonies Declare Independence (pages ) Read the Declaration of Natural Rights in the Declaration of Independence (second, third, and fourth paragraph on page 154 of your textbook). Select what you think is the single most important idea and explain how that idea affects your life today. Define or describe the following key terms from this lesson. Declaration of Independence preamble Choose an academic vocabulary word from this lesson from the list below to complete each sentence by replacing the underlined word. Write the correct term in the space. You might have to change the form of the word. debate instruct portion principle revolution emerge 1. Jefferson based his arguments in the Declaration of Independence on what he thought were some universal standards. 2. In the spring, colonists in North Carolina directed their delegates to vote in favor of independence. 3. The American war for independence is called a(n) rebellion because it changed the government in the British colonies. 82 Chapter 5, Section 4

4 4. The delegates to the Congress argued over whether or not to declare independence. 5. Some delegates pointed out that a large share of colonists did not want independence. Now that you have read the section, write the answers to the questions that were included in Setting a Purpose for Reading at the beginning of the section. What happened at the Second Continental Congress? Why did the colonists draft the Declaration of Independence? Chapter 5, Section 4 83

5 Name Date Class Guided Reading Activity The Spirit of Independence Section Moving Toward Independence For a quick reference guide, create an outline for the section using the headings as the main ideas. Include supporting details and key words. Outlining DIRECTIONS: Reading the section and completing the outline below will help you learn more about the colonists move toward independence. Refer to your textbook to fill in the blanks. I. Colonial Leaders Emerge A. Delegates returning to the Second Continental Congress from the First Continental Congress included John and Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, and. B. New delegates included Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Hancock, who became of the Congress. C. The Congress created the to fight against Britain, and chose George Washington as its leader. D. The Congress sent the to George III seeking peace and the protection of colonists rights, but he refused to accept it. E. published Common Sense, which called for complete independence from Britain. II. The Colonies Declare Independence A. The resolution for independence was proposed by. B. The Declaration of Independence was written by. C. Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on,. Copyright Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. D. The Declaration includes the introduction or, rights the colonists should have, colonists complaints against Britain, and the existence of the new nation. 42