1. Essential Question: Why did the Founders write the Declaration of Independence?
I CAN: Analyze primary source documents to determine whether the Founders were motivated by selfish or ideological reasons when writing the Declaration of Independence.
I CAN: Use evidence from the primary source documents to support my argument.
Primary Source Documents – From SHEG – Declaration of Ind. Lesson

2. What Hurts the Most Parody

3. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson and signed by representatives from all 13 colonies on August 2, 1776.

4. We will complete this part together.
American Declaration of Independence Put the paragraph in your own words
Classwork grade
We will complete this part together.

5. Declaration of Ind. Grievances
Most of the Declaration of Independence is a list of complaints against the King of England.
Complete the “Declaration of Independence Grievances” worksheet with a partner!!
(Grievance = an official statement of a complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair)

6. Discussion for Basket Shots!!
Do these grievances seem to be things that would upset rich people or everyone?
Do you think these complains would give people reason to go to war and possibly die? Why or why not?

7. History channel

8. Directions This will count as a classwork grade.
Work in pairs to answer the graphic organizer: “Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration of Independence?”
You have 8 minutes.
Share back and explain why for a basket shot!!!

9. Examples of ideological reasons: equality, freedom
In the document, the leaders outlined their reasons for declaring independence from England.
Historians have disagreed as to whether the colonial leaders were motivated by selfish or ideological reasons.
Examples of ideological reasons: equality, freedom
Examples of selfish reasons: preserve the power and privilege of rich people

10. Different Interpretations:
Bailyn (Historian #1) argues that the Founders were motivated by ideological reasons
Zinn (Historian #2) argues that the founders were motivated by selfish reasons (i.e., power, money)

11. Crash Course – 4th of July

12. Debate!!
Based on the words in the Preamble, do you think the Declaration of Independence was written for selfish or ideological reasons?
(In other words, do you agree with Bailyn or Zinn?)

13. Too Late To Apologize!

14. Directions:
Follow along as “the Analysis of the Declaration of Independence” is read aloud. (Read works)
Answer the questions that follow with a partner.
You can share back for basket shots!!

15. Exit Ticket
Create a tweet or facebook status that’s directed towards King George (The King of Great Britain) about the Declaration of Independence.