What Do You Know About It? Standard: SS8H3a EQ: What role did the Declaration of Independence Play in the revolution? What Do You Know About It?

Tone, emotions, attitude Listen to the Lyrics….. Reasons why? Tone, emotions, attitude What is the Singer Trying to do? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA4iX5D9Z64

Break Up Letter Declaration of Independence The ___________ want to break up with _____________.

Official break up letter that declared the colonists were free from Great Britain. Written at the Second Continental Congress. Motivated colonists to fight in the war to keep their independence There were 56 signers of the Declaration. July 4th, 1776 is when the declaration was ratified August 2, 1776: Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton (representatives from Georgia) sign the Declaration of Independence The Declaration meant the colonists were one nation; Georgians prepared for war

Declaration of Independence 3 Parts We Are Free! Declaration of Independence The Introduction The Preamble Complaints Grievances

PART 1: PREAMBLE Purpose: to state why the Declaration of Independence was written. It explains what the document will do: explain the reasons that push the colonists to separate from Great Britain

Declaration of Natural Rights What is says about: Men Created equal and endowed by creator to have rights Have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Role of the Government: Derive powers from the consent of governed Role of people when their government doesn’t protect their rights: Alter, abolish it or institute new government.

Part 3: List of Grievances Purpose: List of Injustices of King George III Main Ideas: The British Government allows colonists no say in determining laws -King George’s Actions show little or no concern about their wellbeing

Part 4: Resolution of Independence Purpose: Declare, as reps of American people, colonies independent of Great Britain Powers to declare and wage war Power to conclude Peace Establish commerce

Britain, We need to talk…. The Declaration of Independence was like a break up letter, a letter from one person to another to break off a relationship. For this assignment your task is to imagine and create a conversation between the colonists and Great Britain as if they were a couple breaking up. You may work with one partner from this class period. Your conversation should follow the template set up by Thomas Jefferson. Preamble: state why you are having this “talk” Declaration: what do you (colonists) want in a “relationship” with government Grievances: what has Britain done wrong in your current relationship Resolution: as a result of this poor treatment, what you are going to do now Remember: this is based on a real event so your conversation must be based on actual events listed in the Declaration of Independence. You may speak in the vernacular of your time. Have fun and be creative. First two Lines have been done for you: Colonists: Britain, we need to have a talk and youre not gonna like what I have to say. Britain: Uh-oh, this can’t be good Names:______________________and_______________________

Britain, We need to talk… ___ / 10 - Sections: All four sections of the discussion are clearly identifiable. ___ / 20 – Main Points: All information listed is accurate and reflects the most important Information…With Examples from the Declaration Of Independence. ___ / 10 – Grammar: There are no grammatical or punctuation errors that distract the reader. ___ / 10 – Presentation: The conversation is presented in a neat, organized and legible manner. ___ / 50 – Total Possible Points plus 50 pts for the analysis

Now Let’s Compare and Contrast Relationship Between Great Britain and the Colonists Vs. Middle School Students Breaking Up Must Include: Relationship Prior to Issues Causes for Break-Up The Actual Break-Up What Happens Afterwards

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