PPT-Declaration of Independence

Our founding fathers held certain truths to be selfevident that all Men are created equal that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. 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. 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." . 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. . 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. 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?. 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 . 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. .