Agenda Check Yesterday’s Right & Left side Notes: American Revolution

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Agenda Check Yesterday’s Right & Left side Notes: American Revolution Left hand side: Dec of Independence Break up letter Notes on Structure Puzzle reading & record Questions time permitting

The Declaration of Independence

Structure of the Declaration of Independence

Preamble The preamble: A preamble is a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose. In this instance, Jefferson used the preamble to discuss the basic rights of man. It has since become the most famous part of the document.

Grievences A list of grievances against King George III: A grievance is a. An actual or supposed circumstance regarded as just cause for complaint b. A complaint or protestation based on such a circumstance In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson listed several complaints against King George, in which he hoped to lay the foundation for the case supporting independence.

Conclusion A formal declaration of war, in which the colonists pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor.” AKA- Therefore, we want to be independent.