BE RESPONSIBLE BE RESPECTFUL BE SAFE * NY STATE STANDARD 7.3B * CC LITERACY STANDARD (READING) -CITE SPECIFIC TEXTUAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES

Writing Prompt In your opinion, why did some colonists side with the Patriots and some side with the loyalists? Which would you have been? Why?

Essential Questions French and Indian War-Revolutionary War What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence? How did the 13 English colonies react to the actions of Parliament? How did the French and Indian War and the British policy of mercantilism lead to problems between England and her colonies? What were the main causes of the American Revolution? How did the Americans win the War for Independence?

Exam Review Stamp Act/Townshend Act- what did they tax? Thomas Jefferson- author of the Declaration of Independence France lost all of its territory in North America as a result of the French and Indian War Declaration of Independence- equality, grievances against England, reasons for breaking from England People have the right to overthrow the government if it takes away their liberties

Homework Complete Declaration worksheet if not finished in class. Unit exam- French and Indian War/Revolutionary War (Review Sheet distributed)

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE On July 4, 1776, a number of delegates (representatives) signed the Declaration of Independence. This document served as justification for breaking from England Authored by Thomas Jefferson- stated reasons that The United States was independent. Read Declaration of Independence and answer worksheet.

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Read through the Declaration together. Stop and explain key aspects of the document. Answer questions that go along with the Declaration.

CLOSURE Exit Ticket- In your opinion, why did the founders feel it necessary to write the Declaration of Independence nearly a year after the Revolutionary War began?