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Lesson 1-11 Declaring Independence of England

L EARNING T ARGETS:  I can explain the idiom “the last straw.” Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of England  I can identify and describe the key events that the colonies saw as the “last straw” and led to the Declaration of Independence. E SSENTIAL Q UESTION What was “the last straw” that ended the relationship between Britain and the colonies? 23 R

W ARM U P 1 “That was the last straw!” Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of England Explain the phrase. “The Last Straw” The last in a series of unpleasant or undesirable events that makes you unable to accept a situation any longer. What do you think was the “last straw” that provoked the colonists to end their relationship with Britain? Lesson 1-11 Events that finally led to colonists cutting their ties with Britain Lesson 1-13 Analyze the Declaration of Independence which announced this break Now, describe a situation in which this statement was true for you. L 22 Lesson 1-14 How United States succeeded in breaking away from Britain

 Second Continental Congress  petition  Common Sense  The Declaration of Independence VOCAB Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of England Add Key Vocabulary to Section 2: Vocabulary (43-46)  ally  Continental Army  The Declaration of Independence Also add these District Vocabulary Terms to Section 2: Vocabulary (47-52)  Redcoats  strategy  treaty

Read Introduction – 6.1 Page 107 Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of England Which important events might convince “reluctant rebels” to declare their independence from Britain? 40 % 20 % 40 % For RebellionAgainst Rebellion Blood had been spilled Wanted a new kind of government Still felt British Loyal to king

Previewing the Graphic Organizer What do you see? What do you think is happening? L 22 Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain

The Second Continental Congress between the colonies and Britain because… As you read pages 108 through 113, identify and describe the events which led to the colonies breaking away from England. 6.3 On the Eve of Independence 6.2 The War Begins Attach the Graphic Organizer Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain 23 R

The Battle of Bunker Hill weakened the ties between the colonies and Britain because… 6.3 On the Eve of Independence 6.2 The War Begins As you read each section, complete that section of the Graphic Organizer explanation and symbol. We will complete the first part of Section 6.2 together as an example. Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain

W ARM U P 2 Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of England How ready are the American colonies to fight the British Army? If you were a delegate at the Second Continental Congress, what would be some of your military concerns? L 22 Open to section 6.2, page 108, and read the first three paragraphs and then stop.

6.2 The War Begins Video on the “Second Continental Congress” from Liberty!: The American Revolution “Blows Must Decide” (Chapter 5) Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain The Second Continental Congress weakened the ties between the colonies and Britain because… it created a way to manage the colonial war effort against Britain.

W ARM U P 3 Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of England What is an “underdog?” Imagine the Neshaminy High School men’s basketball team playing an exhibition game against Duke University. L 22 How would you feel about Neshaminy’s chances… Before the Game? 1 st Quarter? Half Time? 3 rd Quarter? End of the game? Open to section 6.2, page 108, and read the next section, “The Battle of Bunker Hill,” and then stop.

Video on the “Battle of Bunker Hill” from Liberty!: The American Revolution “Blows Must Decide” (Chapter 6) Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain

The Battle of Bunker Hill weakened the ties between the colonies and Britain because… 6.2 The War Begins it showed the spirit of the colonial army and that the army could inflict damage to the British. MORALE BOOST! The Siege of Boston weakened the ties between the colonies and Britain because it proved that the colonial army could defeat the British. Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain Open to section 6.2, page 109, and read the rest of the section.

W ARM U P 4 Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of England When you feel you have been “wronged,” how do you express those feelings? What is the purpose of your expression? L 22 How effective is that form of expression?

6.3 On the Eve of Independence The Olive Branch Petition weakened the ties between the colonies and Britain because it showed many colonists that peaceful means would not convince the king to meet the colonists’ needs. Video on the “Olive Branch Petition” from Liberty!: The American Revolution “Blows Must Decide” (Chapter 8) Video on the debating the “Olive Branch Petition” from John Adams Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain Video “To Late to Apologize: A Declaration” Video on the King’s response to the “Olive Branch Petition” from John Adams

W ARM U P 5 Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of England Changing People’s Minds What is the most effective way to persuade someone of something or to present reasons for accepting a conclusion? L 22 Open to section of 6.3, page 110, and read the last section “Common Sense,” and then stop. Appealing to LogicAppealing to Emotion Facts Evidence Opinions Evokes feelings ExamplesPassion Causes a reaction Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Each year, approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized (1.2 million dogs and 1.4 million cats).

6.3 On the Eve of Independence The Olive Branch Petition weakened the ties between the colonies and Britain because Thomas Paine’s Common Sense weakened the ties between the colonies and Britain because it showed many colonists that peaceful means would not convince the king to meet the colonists’ needs. it convinced colonists, specifically the “common people,” that they needed freedom from Britain. Page 110 Video on “Common Sense” from Liberty!: The American Revolution “Blows Must Decide” (Chapter 9) Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain

Videos Lesson 1-11: Declaring Independence of Britain Too Late to Apologize: A Declaration John Adams – Debating sending the Olive Branch Petition John Adams – The King’s response to the Olive Branch Petition John Adams – Drafting the Declaration of Independence