Objective I will evaluate the foundations of American government outlined in the Declaration of Independence in order to create a personal Declaration of Independence. Do Now: Begin to fill out the know and want to know columns of the the K-W-L chart below for the Declaration of Independence. What do you Know Want to know What have you Learned?

British Rule of America King George III viewed American colonies as a source of wealth Levied taxes on tea, sugar, glass, paper, and other products Stamp Act of 1765: Colonists have to pay taxes on almost EVERYTHING

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A Lack of Fairness DO NOT WRITE THIS Thomas Paine argues that Monarchy was a corrupt form of government. Samuel Adams proposes that America become independent from British rule. Robert Lee introduces a proposal for independence to the Continental Congress DO NOT WRITE THIS

The Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson Based on the theories of John Locke, as well as the Magna Carta Americans felt they were being wronged by the British Government

Declaration of Independence, part 2 Based the U.S. Government on principles of liberty [freedom] and consent of the governed All men are created equal All have unalienable Rights Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Government gets powers from the people

DRAWING or DESCRIPTION consent of the governed DEFINITION DRAWING or DESCRIPTION consent of the governed EXAMPLE NON-EXAMPLE idea that government receives powers from the people Declaration of Independence When a gov’t takes over with military force

DRAWING or DESCRIPTION DEFINITION DRAWING or DESCRIPTION unalienable rights EXAMPLE NON-EXAMPLE life liberty pursuit of happiness property rights that cannot be taken away a right to an education a right to a Playstation 3

Declaration of Natural Rights GP: The Declaration The Declaration of Independence is split into ______ different sections. The sections are: __________________ List of Grievances three Declaration of Natural Rights Resolution of Independence

GP: The Declaration Take out your copy of the Declaration of Independence (Page 182-185), and assist me in identifying key details Be prepared to help with filling out the DoI graphic organizer.

U.S. Declaration of Independence 1. Declaration of Natural Rights What are the natural rights? 1. Rights given to us by our creator. 2. Laws of Nature. How is government created and ended? 1. By the people Who should always have power?

U.S. Declaration of Independence 2. List of Grievances What problems has the King caused? -He has passed unfair laws. -He has forced us to pay unfair taxes. -He has left a standing army. (What is a standing army.)

U.S. Declaration of Independence 3. Resolution of Independence What have the colonist declared?

Independent Practice You have been split up into pairs; You must listen carefully for your instructions; You must create your own Declaration of Independence, including: An Introduction “We the people…(1 sentence minimum). List 4 unalienable rights; List of 5 major grievances; A summary of how you will provide yourself with a high quality education, now that you have separated from the rule of Mr. Milius.

Homework: Write a paragraph, using T.R.E.E (Topic, Reason, Explanation, Ending) of at least 5 sentences. Read the quotation below from the Declaration of Independence. “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed” Explain the concept of consent of the governed and its importance in establishing the United States of America.

Exit Slip: You will have 5 minutes to complete today’s exit slip. Complete it in silence. When you are done, carefully check over your answers. After checking your answers, please begin your homework.

3, 2, 1, See Ya! What are 3 things that you learned today? What are 2 things that confused you? What is 1 thing you want to know more about?