1. Declaring Independence Targets: 1.I can describe the American Revolution and explain it's effects and consequences. 2.I can compare and contrast a Patriot to a Loyalist. 3.I can analyze and interpret the Declaration of Independence. 4.I can identify and describe important people, places, and events linked to the Revolutionary War.

2. Declaration of Independence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyttEu_NLU

3. “All men are created equal” is the statement from the Declaration of Independence that still inspires Americans and people from other nations.

4. “All men are created equal” “All men (not women) are created equal” “All (white) men (not women) are created equal” “All (landowning, white) men (not women) are created equal” “All (landowning, white) men (not women, aged 21 and over) are created equal” WHO IS CREATED EQUAL???

5. Importance of the Declaration It explained to the world WHY it was necessary to break from Great Britain. It made it clear that DEMOCRACY would be the form of government in America. It established several of our Core Democratic Values such as life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, equality, participation in government, etc.

6. Treason a violation of the allegiance owed by somebody to his or her own country, e.g. by aiding an enemy. –an act of betrayal or disloyalty Punishment in colonial times: death by hanging, usually done publically

7. Quick Review 1.Why was the Declaration of Independence written? 2.Complete this phrase from the Declaration of Independence. “All _____ are created _____.” 3.Who was Thomas Jefferson referring to when he wrote this phrase? 4.Who does the phrase refer to today? 5.What is Treason?

8. Quick Review 1.Why was the Declaration of Independence written? To declare independence from Great Britain 2.Complete this phrase from the Declaration of Independence. “All MEN are created EQUAL.” 3.Who was Thomas Jefferson referring to when he wrote this phrase? All (landowning, white) men (not women, aged 21 and over) are created equal” 4.Who does the phrase refer to today? All people/humans/Americans 5.What is Treason? a violation of the allegiance owed by somebody to his or her own country, e.g. by aiding an enemy.