1. Objective
I will evaluate the foundations of American government outlined in the Declaration of Independence in order to create a personal Declaration of Independence.
Do Now: Begin to fill out the know and want to know columns of the the K-W-L chart below for the Declaration of Independence.
What do you
Know
Want to know
What have you
Learned?

2. British Rule of America
King George III viewed American colonies as a source of wealth
Levied taxes on tea, sugar, glass, paper, and other products
Stamp Act of 1765: Colonists have to pay taxes on almost EVERYTHING

3. $ $

4. A Lack of Fairness DO NOT WRITE THIS
Thomas Paine argues that Monarchy was a corrupt form of government.
Samuel Adams proposes that America become independent from British rule.
Robert Lee introduces a proposal for independence to the Continental Congress
DO NOT WRITE THIS

5. The Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson
Based on the theories of John Locke, as well as the Magna Carta
Americans felt they were being wronged by the British Government

6. Declaration of Independence, part 2
Based the U.S. Government on principles of liberty [freedom] and consent of the governed
All men are created equal
All have unalienable Rights
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Government gets powers from the people

7. DRAWING or DESCRIPTION consent of the governed
DEFINITION
DRAWING or DESCRIPTION
consent of the governed
EXAMPLE
NON-EXAMPLE
idea that government receives powers from the people
Declaration of Independence
When a gov’t takes over with military force

8. DRAWING or DESCRIPTION
DEFINITION
DRAWING or DESCRIPTION
unalienable rights
EXAMPLE
NON-EXAMPLE
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
property
rights that cannot be taken away
a right to an education
a right to a Playstation 3

9. Declaration of Natural Rights
GP: The Declaration
The Declaration of Independence is split into ______ different sections.
The sections are:
__________________
List of Grievances
three
Declaration of Natural Rights
Resolution of Independence

10. GP: The Declaration
Take out your copy of the Declaration of Independence (Page ), and assist me in identifying key details
Be prepared to help with filling out the DoI graphic organizer.

11. U.S. Declaration of Independence
1. Declaration of Natural Rights
What are the natural rights?
1. Rights given to us by our creator.
2. Laws of Nature.
How is government created and ended?
1. By the people
Who should always have power?

12. U.S. Declaration of Independence
2. List of Grievances
What problems has the King caused?
-He has passed unfair laws.
-He has forced us to pay unfair taxes.
-He has left a standing army. (What is a standing army.)

13. U.S. Declaration of Independence
3. Resolution of Independence
What have the colonist declared?

14. Independent Practice You have been split up into pairs;
You must listen carefully for your instructions;
You must create your own Declaration of Independence, including:
An Introduction “We the people…(1 sentence minimum).
List 4 unalienable rights;
List of 5 major grievances;
A summary of how you will provide yourself with a high quality education, now that you have separated from the rule of Mr. Milius.

15. Homework:
Write a paragraph, using T.R.E.E (Topic, Reason, Explanation, Ending) of at least 5 sentences.
Read the quotation below from the Declaration of Independence.
“Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed”
Explain the concept of consent of the governed and its importance in establishing the United States of America.

16. Exit Slip: You will have 5 minutes to complete today’s exit slip.
Complete it in silence.
When you are done, carefully check over your answers.
After checking your answers, please begin your homework.

17. 3, 2, 1, See Ya! What are 3 things that you learned today?
What are 2 things that confused you?
What is 1 thing you want to know more about?