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Take out your Declaration of Independence Worksheet work on for 10 minutes.

DOI

Goals of the Revolution

Freedom Definition – 1. the power to exercise choice and make decisions without constraint from within or without; autonomy; self-determination. 2. exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc. What freedoms did the colonists want from England?

Independence Definition – Freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others Why did the colonists want independence from England?

Warm Up Activity Think Pair Share 2 Mins – Define “Revolution” 2 Mins Discuss definition with Elbow Partner We will come up with a definition as a group

Why did the soldiers and leaders fight?

Revolution Definition – 1.an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed. 2.Sociology. a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, esp. one made suddenly and often accompanied by violence. How does this definition apply to the American Revolution? Are there any Revolutions going on today?

Goals of the Revolution Change the order of the English World and America Personal Rights Land Class Self Government

Personal Rights British citizens had certain rights as British Law Magna Carta 1689 English Bill of Rights Colonists were denied these rights No Quartering Protection from illegal search and seizures Right to bear arms Right to a trial Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Land Rights England had prevented further settlement of the American Continent Denying the opportunity for many to own land

Class English society was ordered Concept of Gentlemen (Dukes, Barons, Sir) Landowners and Wealthy Elites Large group of poor and landless colonists

Self Government “Taxation without Representation” Self – Determination Self Government

For the remainder… Quiz review sheet

Fight for your Rights… Now that we have the goals, it is time to start talking fighting. Contrast England and the Colonies in regards to Military advantages

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