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Bellwork When was the Declaration of Independence written? What are natural rights? (if you know)

Declaration of Independence 8-2.3

I. Reconciliation to Revolution Summer of 1775: most members of Congress are still loyal to King George Summer of the 1st battle They send him a petition in an attempt to prevent war The King rejects it and tells Parliament the colonies are rebelling

Believe me, dear Sir: there is not in the British empire a man who more cordially loves a union with Great Britain than I do. But, by the God that made me, I will cease to exist before I yield to a connection on such terms as the British Parliament propose; and in this, I think I speak the sentiments of America. —Thomas Jefferson, November 29, 1775

II. Reconciliation to Revolution June 1776: Thomas Jefferson begins writing the document July 4, 1776: The Declaration was approved by Congress and sent to a printer Edward Lynch, Sr became ill and died on the way back to SC. There fore, he never signed the document.

II. Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson but based on the ideas of John Locke Natural rights: “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” Purpose of the government is to “secure those rights” People have a right to “alter or abolish” government when it does not protect your rights

II. Declaration of Independence The king has violated the colonists’ rights and lists many examples Purpose: to convince Loyalists to support the Revolution

The Roast of King George Trials without jury Taxes without consent Cutting off trade Suspended legislatures Standing armies

II. South Carolina’s Delegates Delegates = a few people who were picked to represent the whole state All wealthy planters from the Low Country

II. South Carolina’s Delegates All signed the Declaration of Independence, served in the state militia, after the war, served in the government Thomas Lynch, Jr Thomas Heyward, Jr Edward Rutledge Arthur Middleton

Thomas Lynch, Jr Rice plantation near Georgetown Stepson of William Moultrie

Thomas Heyward Jr Take prisoner 1778 Judge after the War

Edward Rutledge 39th Governor of SC Youngest signer of the Declaration

Arthur Middleton Son became Governor of SC