1. The united states declaration of independence

2. MRHS I-Pads

3. I. Early Colonists
A. Loyal to Britain
1. Mother Country…

4. 2. British Citizens had rights
a. Magna Carta(1215)
Trial by Jury
Due Process
Petition of Rights(1689)
Parliament consent to tax.

5. C. English Bill of Rights
Prohibits abuse of power
No army in peace time
Free elections
No cruel and unusual punishment

6. 3. British provided protection

7. 4. Allowed Self Rule

8. II. Britain Tightens Control (Economic)
A French and Indian War
1. War is …?
Stamp Act
2. Trade Restrictions
Trade only with Britain

9. B. Britain and American Rights
Quartering of Soldiers
Taxation Without Representation
Swangdoogaled
Shanghaied- forced military service
4. Withheld rights given to other British Citizens.

10. C. Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson chosen to write
Strongly influenced by John Locke
July 4, 1776 announced to the world

11. Last line
“We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor”