The Declaration of Independence

*** Important Words to Know *** democratic Form of government where people are able to vote and have a voice in their government’s actions

*** Important Words to Know *** democratic Form of government where people are able to vote and have a voice in their government’s actions Philosophy Ideas about knowledge, truth, nature, and the meaning of life

*** Important Words to Know *** democratic Form of government where people are able to vote and have a voice in their government’s actions Philosophy Ideas about knowledge, truth, nature, and the meaning of life Unalienable Impossible to give away or give up

*** Important Words to Know *** democratic Form of government where people are able to vote and have a voice in their government’s actions Philosophy Ideas about knowledge, truth, nature, and the meaning of life Unalienable Impossible to give away or give up Derived The source of something

*** Important Words to Know *** democratic Form of government where people are able to vote and have a voice in their government’s actions Philosophy Ideas about knowledge, truth, nature, and the meaning of life Unalienable Impossible to give away or give up Derived The source of something Violate To do something that is not allowed

Enlightenment Period during the 17th and 18th centuries Mostly in Europe People began to question government and its purpose Many Philosophers Adam Smith John Locke Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson

John Locke Who: European Philosopher (1632 – 1704) Philosophy: Believed in the idea of a social contract. Citizens enter into an agreement with the government that it will protect their rights.

Colonists Who Helped Shape the Declaration Patrick Henry Outspoken member of the House of Burgesses Inspired colonial patriotism with his speech, “ Give me liberty or give me death” Thomas Paine Author of ________________ Helped to rally _________ together, against Britain Phyllis Wheatley Enslaved African American who wrote _______and _____ supporting American independence Eventually ________ her freedom

Colonists Who Helped Shape the Declaration Patrick Henry Outspoken member of the House of Burgesses Inspired colonial patriotism with his speech, “ Give me liberty or give me death” Thomas Paine Author of Common Sense Helped to rally patriots together, against Britain Phyllis Wheatley Enslaved African American who wrote ______ and _____ supporting American independence Eventually __________ her freedom

Colonists Who Helped Shape the Declaration Patrick Henry Outspoken member of the House of Burgesses Inspired colonial patriotism with his speech, “ Give me liberty or give me death” Thomas Paine Author of Common Sense Helped to rally patriots together, against Britain Phyllis Wheatley Enslaved African American who wrote poems and plays supporting American independence Eventually gained her freedom

Authors of the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson* Benjamin Franklin John Adams Robert Livingston Roger Sherman

Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence People have certain unalienable rights life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness People establish ______________ to protect their rights Government derives its ________ from the ________ People have a right and a duty to _______ a government that ________ their rights.

Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence People have certain unalienable rights life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness People establish government to protect their rights Government derives its ________ from the ________ People have a right and a duty to _______ a government that ________ their rights.

Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence People have certain unalienable rights life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness People establish government to protect their rights Government derives its power from the people People have a right and a duty to _______ a government that ________ their rights.

Key Philosophies in the Declaration of Independence People have certain unalienable rights life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness People establish government to protect their rights Government derives its power from the people People have a right and a duty to change a government that violates their rights.