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Essential Question: Why did the Founders write the Declaration of Independence? I CAN: Analyze primary source documents to determine whether the Founders were motivated by selfish or ideological reasons when writing the Declaration of Independence. I CAN: Use evidence from the primary source documents to support my argument. Primary Source Documents – From SHEG – Declaration of Ind. Lesson

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The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and signed by representatives from all 13 colonies on August 2, 1776.

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Declaration of Ind. Grievances Most of the Declaration of Independence is a list of complaints against the King of England. Complete the “Declaration of Independence Grievances” worksheet with a partner!! (Grievance = an official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair)

Discussion for Basket Shots!! Do these grievances seem to be things that would upset rich people or everyone? Do you think these complains would give people reason to go to war and possibly die? Why or why not?

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Directions This will count as a classwork grade. Work in pairs to answer the graphic organizer: “Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration of Independence?” You have 8 minutes. Share back and explain why for a basket shot!!!

Examples of ideological reasons: equality, freedom In the document, the leaders outlined their reasons for declaring independence from England. Historians have disagreed as to whether the colonial leaders were motivated by selfish or ideological reasons. Examples of ideological reasons: equality, freedom Examples of selfish reasons: preserve the power and privilege of rich people

Different Interpretations: Bailyn (Historian #1) argues that the Founders were motivated by ideological reasons Zinn (Historian #2) argues that the founders were motivated by selfish reasons (i.e., power, money)

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Debate!! Based on the words in the Preamble, do you think the Declaration of Independence was written for selfish or ideological reasons? (In other words, do you agree with Bailyn or Zinn?)

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Directions: Follow along as “the Analysis of the Declaration of Independence” is read aloud. (Read works) Answer the questions that follow with a partner. You can share back for basket shots!!

Exit Ticket Create a tweet or facebook status that’s directed towards King George (The King of Great Britain) about the Declaration of Independence.