PPT-Section 2 Declaration of Independence

I Thomas Paine Urged to write an essay urging the colonists to declare independence Winter of 1775 patriots had been fighting Britain for months Colonists still were reluctant to cut ties with Great Britain . . . - 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 . You will need a . highlighter. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. . Date: . July 4th 1776. . (notice the Am. Rev. War began Apr. 1775). Primarily written by . Thomas Jefferson. The Contents of the Declaration of Independence. 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. 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. . 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. 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.. 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.. 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?. What do you know about it already?. Left: Original DOI, approved on July4th and signed on August 2. nd,. 1776.. Above: Depiction of Thomas Jefferson presented the final copy to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4. 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 . 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. . The Declaration of Independence Coach Kuntz United States History Congress Votes for Independence - Common Sense sold many colonists on the idea of independence. -In June 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia rose in Congress to introduce a resolution in favor of Essential. Question. Once war broke out between the colonies and Britain, how did each side react?. causalities:. . those . who are killed or wounded, usually during combat.. . VOCABULARY. mercenaries:.