PPT-Declaration of Independence

Rhetorical Analysis Thomas Jefferson Primary writer The writers of the Declaration of Independence establish their ethical standingthat they are men of good sense good character and good willfirst by acknowledging that they need to explain to the world the reasons for their actions . . . - 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 . 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. . 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: 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 . 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.. 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.. 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. 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 . 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. .