PPT-The Declaration of Independence: Origins

The Bill of Rights Institute Bozeman Montana November 15 2012 Artemus Ward Department of Political Science Northern Illinois University httppolisciniuedupoliscifacultyward Prelude When the French Leave. 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. 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. 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. . 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. . 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. Warm Up: 11/20. What do you see in this image? What famous document is being drafted? Cite evidence from the image to support your idea.. The Declaration of Independence. , John Trumbull. This famous painting shows the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the center is the committee—including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin—responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence. Here, they present their final draft to the president of the Continental Congress, John Hancock.. 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 . 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. 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.. 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?. Intellectual Origins . Write down your opinion to the question: Can ideas cause a revolution? Explain your answer.. Intellectual Origins. Intro:. It is not an uncommon argument (both by historians and others) to suggest that the American Revolution was started by ideas or ideals. 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. .