What was the philosophy behind the Declaration of Independence? What was the philosophy behind the Declaration of Independence? I.FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (1774) A.Delegates from 10 of 13 colonies B.Asked King George to correct some of the problems C.However, they stressed loyalty to the British Throne D.Started to train militias and store munitions I.FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (1774) A.Delegates from 10 of 13 colonies B.Asked King George to correct some of the problems C.However, they stressed loyalty to the British Throne D.Started to train militias and store munitions What fed the fire for independence? What fed the fire for independence? Give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry II.REASONS FOR DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A.Colonists outraged by the conduct of the British military and Hessians B.Prisoner of war status II.REASONS FOR DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A.Colonists outraged by the conduct of the British military and Hessians B.Prisoner of war status Why would the colonists want independence? Why would the colonists want independence? C.Thomas Paines Common Sense Continent should not be ruled by an island Cant be loyal to a king who spills their blood Declaring independence made common sense D.American forces had confidence E.Foreign assistance C.Thomas Paines Common Sense CContinent should not be ruled by an island CCant be loyal to a king who spills their blood DDeclaring independence made common sense D.American forces had confidence E.Foreign assistance Why would the colonists want independence? III.THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A.July 4, 1776: Adopted by Second Continental Congress B.Authored by: Thomas Jefferson focused on the ideas of John Locke Life Liberty Pursuit of happiness what happened to property? III.THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A.July 4, 1776: Adopted by Second Continental Congress B.Authored by: Thomas Jefferson focused on the ideas of John Locke LLife LLiberty Pursuit of happiness what happened to property? George Washingtons personal copy of the Declaration C.PHILOSOPHY OF THE DECLARATION 1.Introduction a.Necessary for the colonists to declare independence b.Philosophy 1.All men are created equal 2.Guarantee of unalienable rights life, liberty, pursuit of happiness 3.Consent of the governed 4.Abolish unjust governments 2.List of grievances: Reasons why declaration was issued 3.Conclusion: These united colonists are and of right ought to be free and independent states C.PHILOSOPHY OF THE DECLARATION 1.Introduction a.Necessary for the colonists to declare independence b.Philosophy 1.All men are created equal 2.Guarantee of unalienable rights life, liberty, pursuit of happiness 3.Consent of the governed 4.Abolish unjust governments 2.List of grievances: Reasons why declaration was issued 3.Conclusion: These united colonists are and of right ought to be free and independent states What was the underlying message given by the Declaration? What lasting effect did the Declaration have upon America and the world? IV.SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A.New Ideas: Equality, unalienable rights B.Elevated the colonial struggle: Encouraged assistance from France and Spain C.Source of inspiration French Revolution Nationalist movements in Latin America 20 th Century Asia & Africa D.Democratic Reforms in U.S. Abolition of slavery Womens rights movement Civil rights movement IV.SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE A.New Ideas: Equality, unalienable rights B.Elevated the colonial struggle: Encouraged assistance from France and Spain C.Source of inspiration French Revolution Nationalist movements in Latin America 20 th Century Asia & Africa D.Democratic Reforms in U.S. Abolition of slavery Womens rights movement Civil rights movement