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Declaration of Independence We will explain how the colonies came to declaring their independence and then identify the beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence using a matrix and annotated notes.

Preview-Class discussion What do you already know about the Declaration of Independence?

Declaration of Independence Date: July 4, 1776 Place: Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA Author: Thomas Jefferson, helped by Ben Franklin and John Adams

Independence Hall

55 men from 13 Colonies

What these men faced Convincing each other independence was the proper course Should all the colonies join Massachusetts in outright rebellion The Heat of Pennsylvania Summers The threat of the British Army Possible death penalties to those that signed the seditious document

The How We will explain how the colonies came to declaring their independence and then identify the beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence using a matrix and annotated notes. Working as a group, read your section of the Declaration of Independence making annotated notes on the right side of the text.

Themes of the declaration We will explain how the colonies came to declaring their independence and then identify the beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence using a matrix and annotated notes. In your group, find examples of: Social contract Right to revolution Popular sovereignty Natural (individual) rights Highlight/annotate these examples in your notes.

Themes of the declaration We will explain how the colonies came to declaring their independence and then identify the beliefs and principles reflected in the Declaration of Independence using a matrix and annotated notes. Switch groups Share with your new group your notes and thoughts about the section you read and annotated. Complete matrix with new group.

Reflection/closure Class Discussion of Declaration Homework - Pretend you are King George III and write a letter that responds to the Declaration and the colonists breaking up with you.