Declaring Independence Chapter 5: Lesson 4 Pages 128 - 123

Declaring Independence Learning Target I can explain two reasons why the government of the United States was formed. (I can explain two reasons why we declared our independence from Britain.)

Declaring Independence Individuals & Events that impacted efforts for independence…

Declaring Independence The ______________________ met on May 10, 1775.

Declaring Independence The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, 1775.

Declaring Independence The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, 1775. They took steps to start governing (________) the colonies.

Declaring Independence The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, 1775. They took steps to start governing (running) the colonies.

Declaring Independence It authorized (________) the_______ _____________.

Declaring Independence It authorized (approved) the printing of money.

Declaring Independence It authorized (approved) the printing of money. It set up a _____________ with ____ _________ in charge.

Declaring Independence It authorized (approved) the printing of money. It set up a post office with Ben Franklin in charge.

Declaring Independence It authorized (approved) the printing of money. It set up a post office with Ben Franklin in charge. Committees were formed to handle relations with _______________ and _____________.

Declaring Independence It authorized (approved) the printing of money. It set up a post office with Ben Franklin in charge. Committees were formed to handle relations with Native Americans and foreign countries.

Declaring Independence It created the ________________ so the colonies could fight Britain.

Declaring Independence It created the Continental Army so the colonies could fight Britain.

Declaring Independence It created the Continental Army so the colonies could fight Britain. _________________ was chosen to lead the army.

Declaring Independence It created the Continental Army so the colonies could fight Britain. George Washington was chosen to lead the army.

Declaring Independence Congress sent an ____________ ________ to King George III asking for peace.

Declaring Independence Congress sent an Olive Branch Petition to King George III asking for peace.

Declaring Independence Congress sent an Olive Branch Petition to King George III asking for peace. King George ________ the petition and got ready for ____!

Declaring Independence Congress sent an Olive Branch Petition to King George III asking for peace. King George rejected the petition and got ready for war!

Declaring Independence In January of 1776, ____________ wrote _____________ calling for a complete break with Britain.

Declaring Independence In January of 1776, Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense calling for a complete break with Britain.

Thomas Paine

Declaring Independence The Declaration of Independence…

Declaring Independence ________________ wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Declaring Independence Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Declaring Independence Jefferson was inspired by ___________.

Declaring Independence Jefferson was inspired by John Locke.

Declaring Independence John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to ____________________.

Declaring Independence John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property.

Declaring Independence John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property. People are _____ with these rights.

Declaring Independence John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property. People are born with these rights.

Declaring Independence John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property. People are born with these rights. People form a government to _________ _____.

Declaring Independence John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property. People are born with these rights. People form a government to protect their rights.

Declaring Independence John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property. People are born with these rights. People form a government to protect their rights. If the government does not protect their rights, people can ____________ ___ _________.

Declaring Independence John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property. People are born with these rights. People form a government to protect their rights. If the government does not protect their rights, people can get rid of the government.

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The ____________ (introduction)

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction)

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction) Declaration of Natural Rights Rights of _________

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction) Declaration of Natural Rights Rights of citizens

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction) Declaration of Natural Rights Rights of citizens Government is to _______ our rights

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction) Declaration of Natural Rights Rights of citizens Government is to protect our rights

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction) Declaration of Natural Rights Rights of citizens Government is to protect our rights We must “_______”and replace government that does not protect our rights.

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction) Declaration of Natural Rights Rights of citizens Government is to protect our rights We must “throw off” and replace government that does not protect our rights.

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction) Declaration of Natural Rights Rights of citizens Government is to protect our rights We must “throw off” and replace government that does not protect our rights. List of Grievances (__________) against Britain Declaration of Independence

Declaring Independence Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence The preamble (introduction) Declaration of Natural Rights Rights of citizens Government is to protect our rights We must “throw off” and replace government that does not protect our rights. List of Grievances (complaints) against Britain Declaration of Independence

Declaring Independence Learning Target I can explain two reasons why the government of the United States was formed. (I can explain two reasons why we declared our independence from Britain.)

Declaring Independence Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed: King George was “_________” _____ _____________.

Declaring Independence Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed: King George was “destructive” of our natural rights.

Declaring Independence Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed: King George was “destructive” of our natural rights. We needed a government to _________ ____________ given by our Creator.

Declaring Independence Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed: King George was “destructive” of our natural rights. We needed a government to protect our natural rights given by our Creator.

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness __________ property

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness Private property

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness Private property _________ liberty

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness Private property Individual liberty

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness Private property Individual liberty _______ government

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness Private property Individual liberty Limited government

Ideals of the Declaration of Independence Private property Individual liberty Limited government ________ before the law

Ideals of the Declaration of Independence Private property Individual liberty Limited government Equality before the law