1. Wrap –Up Declaration of Independence
Final thoughts

2. Patrick Henry 1775 Patrick Henry’s audio clip: March 23, 1775
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

3. December 23, 1776
THESE are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph
The Crisis by Thomas Paine Common Sense

4. Who has questions on the Declaration?
What does “self evident” mean?
What are “unalienable rights”?
What are some of the economic complaints?
What other grievances are listed?
Where does government get its power?
What in the Declaration surprises you?

5. American Independence
Victory … 1-0
British surrender at Yorktown
October 19,1781
Treaty of Paris 1783
NOW WHAT?

6. "The World Turned Upside Down"
What was meant by this headline?
Explain how the world had changed.
What has to happen next for this new nation?

7. Is the Declaration of Independence a Government?
What is It?
Foundation for our future

8. How is the Declaration of Independence a Statement of Democratic Principles?
All men are created equal:
All men have certain Natural Rights
Government gets its authority from the people
“… it is the Right of the people to alter of abolish” a government

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10. Why is a Government necessary?
What role should the government have in the lives of its citizens?

11. What is a Government?
People are social creatures;they need to live with others in groups or communities. Rules are needed to settle disputes- protect the community from those who violate the rules.

12. Government
A collective of individuals and institutions, the formal vehicles through which politics are made and affairs of state are conducted.

13. What goals should a Government maintain?
Your ideas here...

14. List ten necessities in the formation of a new Government
List ten challenges below:

15. Ten Challenges 1. System of written laws 6. Military
2. Currency Borders
3. Judicial system Representative
4. Police democracy
5. Economy religious freedom
10.Social contract… power comes from the people.

16. Is the Re-building of Iraq similar to the Birth of the USA in 1776?
How are they similar?
Can you teach Democracy?
Will this effort work out or will it be a total failure?
What role should the world play in this effort?

17. What needs to be done today in Iraq???
Suggestions...