PPT-“The Declaration of Independence”

by Thomas Jefferson Common Core Standard Literature Common Core Date Taught Date Tested The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson RL 5 L3a 9232014 10214 Even 10314 Odd. 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. 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. . 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. 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. WEEK. Commemorating the . Declaration of Independence. Celebrate Freedom Week. September 26-30, 2011. Commemorating the Declaration . of Independence. The Declaration of Independence Established a New Nation. EQ: Were the American colonists justified in rebelling against British rule? . Introduction: Important takeaways. By 1776, most colonists belonged to 1 of 3 groups:. Patriots: wanted independence. Loyalists: supported the British government. 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.. 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. . 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 . 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