The Declaration of Independence

CHAPTER 5, LESSON 4:

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Academic Vocabulary (pg. 134)Chapter 5, Lesson 4

Petition Preamble Olive Branch Petition (pg. 135) Common Sense (pg. 136-137) John Locke (pg. 137) Natural Rights (in PowerPoint) Popular sovereignty (in PowerPoint) Hessians (pg. 135)

Workbook: Chapter 5, Lesson 4

Complete question #1-7◦ Question #3 and #5 where it notes “UNDERLINE”

you are writing the Quote. DO NOT DO #8 COPY: “Second Continental Congress "Diagram (pg. 95)

Why Did the Declaration of Independence Happen?

Boston Tea Party: angry colonists boarded ships in Boston and threw the tea overboard

Intolerable Acts: series of laws designed to punish the people of Massachusetts.

First Continental Congress formed: repealed Intolerable Acts. Allowed people to arm themselves against British

Second Continental Congress 1775-1776

Took place May 1775 George Washington becomes Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

Appointed 5 men to write a declaration stating the colonies’ reasons for independence

June 1775: 56 delegates met and debated

January 1776 Common Sense by Thomas Paine was published and explained why there should be independence

Key Actions of the Second Continental Congress

Outcome of Second Continental Congress

Second Continental Congress drafted the Declaration of Independence.

July 4 1776 Declaration written by Thomas Jefferson was signed, John Hancock signed first with the largest signature

Put end to ties with Great Britain

Declaring Independence

Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence.

He understood the consequences of writing a declaration of independence

Wanted to make sure the document explained why the colonists wanted to separate

Read “The Declaration of Independence” pg. 138-39. List and explain the 4 parts of the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence

Preamble (introduction)◦ States why people choose to declare

independence Next two sections

◦ (1)List the rights that the colonists believed they should have

◦ (2) their complaints against Great Britain Final Section

◦ Proclaims the existence of a new nationSchool House Rocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrSeCYSnj5Y

Three Basic Principles of the Declaration of Independence

Natural Rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Popular Sovereignty: People are the source of political authority

Order: Importance of stability, overthrowing a government is only the last resort

Primary Source: Declaration of Independence Pg. 139

In partners, read the following quote:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable (not to be denied) Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Classwork

Interpreting: Reread the Primary source quote on pg. 139 from the Declaration of Independence. (two paragraphs 5-6 sentences)

1. Rewrite this quote in your own words. 2. Explain why this quote is important.

1. Read pg. 138-139. “The Declaration of Independence.

2. Find the grievances (complaints) and rights included in the declaration of independence.

Activity

List of Colonial Grievances (complaints) to the King

1. Dismissing colonial legislatures and denying the colonists their right for self-government

2. Tax the colonists without their consent

3. Maintaining an army in the colonies without the consent of the legislature and elevating the military above civilian authority

4. Forcing colonists to house British soldiers in their house

Nomination Rules 1. Students may discuss choices with one another 2. students cannot nominate a person for MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY 3. Students may CHOOSE ONE, TWO, or NONE if you are unsure (leave the space blank)

Activity Chapter 6 1. Advantages and Disadvantages Table 2. Packet Questions #1-6

◦ Copy the questions and answers