PPT-The Declaration of Independence

Click on the target to begin Review Principles of Democracy Principle of Democracy Example People have rights that cannot be taken away by government All people are equal People votemake decisions in government. A Few of Notes. Declaration of Independence. July 4, 1776. Adopted by the Continental Congress of the 13 American Colonies. The main purpose was to explain and give reasons why the American colonists were revolting against the British Empire. Rhetorical Analysis. Thomas Jefferson: Primary writer. The writers of the Declaration of Independence establish their ethical standing--that they are men of good sense, good character, and good will--first, by acknowledging that they need to explain to the world the reasons for their actions. . Free and Independent States. Lee Resolution. Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, read a resolution before the Continental Congress "that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved." . Putting together a real army. During the summer of 1775, George Washington was nominated as head of the continental army. In July of 1775 they try one last time for peace with England. Olive Branch Petition is not even read by King George. EQ’s. What does it mean to persuade someone?. What is a persuasive argument. What is a persuasive/argument essay? . In persuasive writing, a writer takes a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something . WEEK. Commemorating the . Declaration of Independence. Celebrate Freedom Week. September . 26-30, 2016. Commemorating . the . Declaration . of Independence. The Declaration of Independence Established a New Nation. Rhetorical Analysis. DEFINITION: A . rhetorical analysis requires you to apply your critical reading skills in order . to “break . down” a text. In essence, you break off the “parts” from the “whole” of the piece . I can identify and describe the important people and events associated with the Declaration of Independence.. I can explain why the Declaration of Independence is important and name its key political concepts.. Free and Independent States. Lee Resolution. Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, read a resolution before the Continental Congress "that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved." . Sources & Meaning. Standard:. SSCG . 2: . The student will analyze the natural rights philosophy and the nature of government expressed in the Declaration of . Independence.. a. . Compare and contrast the Declaration of Independence and the Social Contract Theory.. What were four factors that led to the drafting and approval of the Declaration of Independence?. How can the formation of the American government be seen as an illustration of the Enlightenment philosophy?. Guided Reading. Partner #1 will read the information on pg. 68 out loud.. After reading pg. 68, both partners will . discuss. these key points you should have comprehended from the reading.. Why was the Declaration of Independence written?. The events surrounding the American Revolution transformed British colonists into American citizens.. Second Continental Congress. South . Carolinians served as delegates to the Second Continental Congress when the Declaration of Independence was . Colonists who did not wish to remain British subjects declared themselves ". Patriots. ". . Those who remained faithful to England called themselves ". Loyalists. . or. . Tories. ”. . Fighting started at .