1. The Declaration of Independence (Pages 182-183 in your textbook )

2. Five Parts of the Declaration 1. Preamble 2. The right of the people to control their government 3. Tyranny acts of the British king 4. Efforts of the colonies to avoid separation 5. The colonies are declared free and independent

3. 1. Preamble Announces the reasons for the document Explains why the political break is necessary Explains why the political break is necessary

4. 2. The Right of the People to Control Their Government! Explains the political principals underlying the rights of the people. OOOOutlines the right of the people to control their government

5. 3.Tyranny Acts of the British King… A list of the unfair and harsh acts of the British King, King George III A list of the unfair and harsh acts of the British King, King George III *List contains 27 offences by the British King and others against the colonies. *List contains 27 offences by the British King and others against the colonies.

6. 4. Efforts of the Colonies to Avoid Separation… Lists the ways in which the colonists attempted to avoid separation Lists the ways in which the colonists attempted to avoid separation Sent petitions to reconcile with Britain. Sent petitions to reconcile with Britain. The King rejected these efforts The King rejected these efforts

7. 5. The Colonies are Declared Free and Independent!!! 5. The Colonies are Declared Free and Independent!!! Actual declaration of independence from Britain. Actual declaration of independence from Britain. Last paragraph states that the colonies are now independent & all political ties between Britain and The United States are broken Last paragraph states that the colonies are now independent & all political ties between Britain and The United States are broken

8. The Declaration in depth Preamble State necessity to break State necessity to break Out of respect, the causes for separation should be listed Out of respect, the causes for separation should be listed

9. The Right of the People to Control their government The following truths/ideas are well-known The following truths/ideas are well-known All MEN are created equal All MEN are created equal God gave everyone certain rights: God gave everyone certain rights: Life Life Liberty Liberty Pursuit of happiness Pursuit of happiness

10. The Right of the People to Control their government Men created/established governments to protect these rights for all people Men created/established governments to protect these rights for all people Gaining fair/just power with the okay of the people Gaining fair/just power with the okay of the people If the government does not protect those rights or does not represent the people, the gov’t should be changed If the government does not protect those rights or does not represent the people, the gov’t should be changed The people may create a new govt based on the principles listed above The people may create a new govt based on the principles listed above

11. Tyrannical Acts of the British King Grievances against Britain Grievances against Britain List of 27 bad things the king did to the colonies List of 27 bad things the king did to the colonies Explains why it became necessary to seek independence Explains why it became necessary to seek independence

12. Efforts of the Colonies to Avoid Separation Ways the colonists attempted to solve the disputes Ways the colonists attempted to solve the disputes Example: Olive Branch Petition Example: Olive Branch Petition King rejected AND called for new laws (Acts) King rejected AND called for new laws (Acts)

13. The Colonies are Declared Free and Independent Colonists listed powers of an independent govt: Colonists listed powers of an independent govt: 1. Wage war & agree to peace 2. Make alliances (allies) with other countries 3. Set up an economic system (issue paper money, regulate trade, etc)

14. The D.O.I. Was Signed By… …56 representatives from the 13 Colonies …56 representatives from the 13 Colonies signed the Declaration Adopted July 4, 1776 by 2 nd Continental Congress Adopted July 4, 1776 by 2 nd Continental Congress Ideas reflect the views of John Locke, English philosopher Ideas reflect the views of John Locke, English philosopher Government’s power comes from the consent of the governed & is the foundation of modern democracy Government’s power comes from the consent of the governed & is the foundation of modern democracy

15. Student Questions… 1. What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? 1. What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? 2. What were the 5 most famous excerpts in the Declaration of Independence 2. What were the 5 most famous excerpts in the Declaration of Independence 3. What are 3 rights that all people have? 3. What are 3 rights that all people have?

16. Most Famous Excerpt… 1.We hold these truths to be self-evident, 1.We hold these truths to be self-evident, 2. that all men are created equal, 2. that all men are created equal, *Idea #1

17. 3. that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable right, *Idea #2 3. that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable right, *Idea #2 4. that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. 4. that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. *Idea #3 *Idea #3

18. 5. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. 5. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. *Idea #4 *Idea #4

19. 6. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government 6. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government *Idea #5