PPT-The Declaration of Independence

Lee Resolution presented the Continental Congress on June 7 1776 Text of Lee Resolution Resolved 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. . . - Week 4 -. John 3:22-36. Celebrating our Dependence?. 9 things you might not have known about our Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was not signed on July 4. On July 1, 1776, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, and on the following day 12 of the 13 colonies voted in favor of Richard Henry Lee’s motion for independence. The delegates then spent the next two days debating and revising the language of a statement drafted by Thomas Jefferson. On July 4, Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence, and as a result the date is celebrated as Independence Day. Nearly a month would go by, however, before the actual signing of the document took place. First, New York’s delegates didn’t officially give their support until July 9 because their home assembly hadn’t yet authorized them to vote in favor of independence. Next, it took two weeks for the Declaration to be “engrossed”—written on parchment in a clear hand. Most of the delegates signed on August . We want Independence!. EXECUTIVE BRANCH. Governor. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH. State Legislature. JUDICIAL BRANCH. Courts. Declaration of Independence. Constitution. When are the usually written?. When the revolution is just beginning. 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." . Ross Hoagland. May 6, 2012. Benjamin Franklin. . Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Unites States Constitution . "Here is my Creed. I believe in one God, the Creator of the Universe. That He governs it by His Providence. That He ought to be worshipped. . 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 vote/make decisions in government. Use the GREEN side of your bubble sheet for the multiple choice questions. . When you are done with the multiple choice section, turn your bubble sheet and test in up front. . Then you may start the Critical Response portion of your test. . 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 . Intentions for Independence – Part . 2. Engrossed Declaration of Independence, . August 2, 1776; Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774 - 1789; Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, 1765 - 1821, Record Group 360; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. National Archives Identifier: 1419123.. 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.. Essential Question:. What motivates people to act?. Learning Goal:. Students will be able to compare points of view held by Patriots and Loyalists, evaluate the reaction of the colonies to the rejection of the Olive Branch Petition, summarize the steps taken that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and understand the four parts of the Declaration of Independence. . 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 . Document Analysis Questions. The Ideals of the Declaration:. Which is Most Important?. Key Vocabulary. Independence. – to not depend on anyone or anything else; to be on your own.. Grievances . - complaints. 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 .