Success Starter: October 13 What reasons did America (the Colonists) have to “break up” with Great Britain? Explain/give details. What do you think the Colonists will include in the Declaration of Independence? Why? What do you think Britain’s response will be to the Declaration of Independence?

Hamilton! FARMER REFUTED YOU’LL BE BACK Turn to your elbow partner and answer the following: In “Farmer Refuted,” what are the arguments for and against the revolution? In “You’ll Be Back,” why does the King argue the colonies shouldn’t rebel? What’s his message to them? **Bonus: Both these songs are full of puns. Did you see any?

The Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence Parts On the Milestones, these will be grouped together. Preamble Part 1 – Natural Rights of Man Part 2 – List of Grievances Part 3 – Announcement of Separation

Preamble Introduction The colonists feel that they must explain to the world the reasons why they are separating from Britain.

Part One: The Natural Rights of Man Stresses the rights that belong to all people from birth “Unalienable rights”= rights that can’t be taken away Famous Quotes: “All men are created equal”, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” People set up governments to protect these rights. People can change the government if it isn’t protecting them.

Part Two: List of Grievances A list of the 27 wrongs done to the 13 colonies by the British government Divided into three sets: - King’s unjust use of power - Unjust acts of Parliament - Warlike acts of the king

Part Three – Announcement of Separation As representatives of the U.S., they declare that they are free and independent states No longer loyal to the king The signers promise their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor.”

Declaration of Independence Facts Committee of Five: Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin Robert Livingston Roger Sherman John Adams July 2nd: Voted to be independent July 4th: Adopted the document (DOI)

Georgia’s Three Signers of the Declaration of Independence Button Gwinnett George Walton Lyman Hall

Declaration of Independence (Link)

Declaration of Independence Graphic Organizer Preamble Part 1: Natural Rights of Man Part 2: List of Grievances Part 3: Announcement of Separation

Reading the Declaration I will give you a simplified copy of the Declaration. Get into a group of 4. You may work alone if you wish. Roles: Preamble: One student will determine the two central ideas of the Preamble. Natural Rights of Man: The second student will determine the four central ideas from the section Natural Rights of Men. Grievances: The third student will determine the two central ideas of the Lists of Grievances. Separation: The fourth student will determine the three central ideas of the Announcement of Separation.

Declaration of Independence Parts On the Milestones, these will be grouped together. Preamble Part 1 – Natural Rights of Man Part 2 – List of Grievances Part 3 – Announcement of Separation