Bell Work-Thursday, January 25, 2018 What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? When was it signed? 1776

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? When was it signed? to explain why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the final text of the Declaration. It wasn't signed until August 2, 1776.

US HISTORY USHC 1.3 Thursday, January 25, 2018 Analyze the impact of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution on establishing the ideals of a democratic republic.

Objective/Focus Question What impact did the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution have on establishing the ideals of a democratic republic?

Objective/Focus Question What impact did the Declaration of Independence have on establishing democratic ideals? What is an ideal? What is a democratic republic? What does the Declaration of Independence actually say? What impact did the Declaration of Independence have on creating the ideals of a democratic republic?

Analyze the Declaration of Independence “I Can” Statements I can… Analyze the Declaration of Independence Talk about ideals of a democratic republic Talk about the impact of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution on the ideals of a democratic republic.

Democratic Republic When the complete authority and power is derived by citizens and the government is run by elected officials A political system in which citizens have power but it is run by elected representatives.

Mini-lesson: Read w/ focus in mind, take note in my own words IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776   The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

Student Work: Declaration of Independence Read w/ focus in mind, take note in my own words What impact did the Declaration of Independence have on establishing democratic ideals? What is a democratic republic? What does the Declaration of Independence actually say? What impact did the Declaration of Independence have on creating the ideals of a democratic republic? Preview 1 each text. Closely read and take notes in your own words.

LEXINGTON & cONCORD April, 1775 Photo Credit: Daderot

15 Months later Why did it take so long? 15 Months

Why did it take so long? Thomas Paine Paine wrote Common Sense…this convinced… Thomas Paine

Every colony had to join to be victorious.

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776   The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. John Locke has died (1704) but his influence/legacy lives on.

JOHN LOCKE Influencer Limited Government

JOHN LOCKE Appeal to Natural Law

TWO AUDIENCES: INTERNAL EXTERNAL People in the newly-independent states who are either on the fence or inclined to support the British   Foreign nations (such as France) who may be inclined to offer military and financial assistance to the United States

TWO AUDIENCES: INTERNAL EXTERNAL People in the newly-independent states who are either on the fence or inclined to support the British   Foreign nations (such as France) who may be inclined to offer military and financial assistance to the United States

We hold these truths to be self-evident, 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. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Natural rights Life Liberty Property

Natural rights Life Liberty Pursuit of Happiness

ECONOMIC FREEDOM Life Liberty Pursuit of Happiness

People have the right to overthrow oppressive governments. Right of REVOLUTION People have the right to overthrow oppressive governments.

The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. #stumped

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ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION No Independent Executive DOMESTIC POLICY FOREIGN POLICY ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION   The Principles of the Declaration in Action: DECENTRALIZED GOVERNMENT No Independent Executive ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE (following the Battle of Saratoga) “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Why did France assist the United States? _________________________

ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION No Independent Executive DOMESTIC POLICY FOREIGN POLICY ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION   The Principles of the Declaration in Action: DECENTRALIZED GOVERNMENT No Independent Executive ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE (following the Battle of Saratoga) “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Why did France assist the United States? _________________________

REPUBLICANISM Northern states passed gradual emancipation laws. (Southern states did not.) Most states disestablished their state-supported churches.

ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

AN INFLUENTIAL DOCUMENT 15 Months

Exit Slip Which of the following do not represent ideals of a democratic republic? Tyranny Self-government Sovereignty Representative Government Democracy Dictatorship Monarchy Aristocracy President

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