Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Declaring Independence

Published byFelix Marsh Modified over 5 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Declaring Independence"— Presentation transcript:

1 Declaring Independence
Review Items

2 Highlight and study these items:
Second Continental Congress Philadelphia John Hancock President Signature John Adams “Voice of the Revolution” Wife = Abigail Letters Benjamin Franklin Renaissance Man Tried to negotiate a peaceful solution Patrick Henry “I am not a Virginian, but an American.” “Give me liberty or give me death!” Thomas Jefferson “Pen of the Revolution” George Washington Plantation owner Military experience Bunker Hill Minutemen Low on ammunition Colonel William Prescott Whites of their eyes British victory Ran out of ammunition British High casualties Colonists could fight Continental Army Commander Olive Branch Petition Reconcile Avoid full-scale war Siege of Boston Henry Knox Cannons Common Sense Thomas Paine Committee of Five Members Franklin Adams Livingston Sherman Jefferson Declaration of Independence Written Thomas Jefferson John Locke Franklin quotation Hang together Hang separately

Download ppt "Declaring Independence"

Similar presentations

Famous People Of the American Revolution. King George III He was King of England He was blamed for passing laws that taxed the colonists, although it.

Famous People Of the American Revolution. King George III He was King of England He was blamed for passing laws that taxed the colonists, although it.
The Road to Revolution Declaring Independence. 1. Lexington & Concord  Known as the “Shot heard ‘round the World.”  Considered the 1 st shot of the.

The Road to Revolution Declaring Independence. 1. Lexington & Concord  Known as the “Shot heard ‘round the World.”  Considered the 1 st shot of the.
Causes of the Revolution Social Studies Unit 5 Lesson 4.

Causes of the Revolution Social Studies Unit 5 Lesson 4.
Declaring Independence

Declaring Independence
DECLARING INDEPENDENCE

DECLARING INDEPENDENCE
Title: Declaring Independence Essential Question: What people and events contributed to the Second Continental Congress declaring independence?

Title: Declaring Independence Essential Question: What people and events contributed to the Second Continental Congress declaring independence?
Workbook pg. 20

Workbook pg. 20
The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence
 Fifty-six delegates to the Second Continental Congress (mostly well educated, white men) signed the Declaration of Independence. Among the groups.

 Fifty-six delegates to the Second Continental Congress (mostly well educated, white men) signed the Declaration of Independence. Among the groups.
American Revolutionary War. First Continental Congress 1774 1774 John Dickinson John Dickinson John Adams John Adams Patrick Henry Patrick Henry Declaration.

American Revolutionary War. First Continental Congress John Dickinson John Dickinson John Adams John Adams Patrick Henry Patrick Henry Declaration.
September 28, 2010 Essential Question: How did the American Revolution begin? Objectives:Discuss the first engagements of British and American armies.

September 28, 2010 Essential Question: How did the American Revolution begin? Objectives:Discuss the first engagements of British and American armies.
Unit 3 Revolution to Constitution. Section 1 – Road to Revolution.

Unit 3 Revolution to Constitution. Section 1 – Road to Revolution.
People of the Revolution. King George III British king during the Revolutionary era.

People of the Revolution. King George III British king during the Revolutionary era.
DCAH CHAPTER 5.  TEA ACT CHANGES IN THE ACT TO TRICK THE COLONIST  SMUGGLING  BOSTON TEA PARTY 1773  COERCIVE ACTS – INTOLERABLE ACTS  COMMITTEES.

DCAH CHAPTER 5.  TEA ACT CHANGES IN THE ACT TO TRICK THE COLONIST  SMUGGLING  BOSTON TEA PARTY 1773  COERCIVE ACTS – INTOLERABLE ACTS  COMMITTEES.
Ch.6, Sec.4 – Declaring Independence The Continental Army Is Formed The Continental Army Is Formed - the Minutemen were able to build a militia 20,000.

Ch.6, Sec.4 – Declaring Independence The Continental Army Is Formed The Continental Army Is Formed - the Minutemen were able to build a militia 20,000.
Instructions 1)3 teams 2)Each team rotates players to answer the questions and to pick the category. 3)The current team member is the only one allowed.

Instructions 1)3 teams 2)Each team rotates players to answer the questions and to pick the category. 3)The current team member is the only one allowed.
Write one question for each word or phrase that could possibly be answered by today’s lesson.

Write one question for each word or phrase that could possibly be answered by today’s lesson.
Biographies AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Biographies AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Ch 4 The American Revolution. First Continental Congress 56 delegates Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia Middle-aged, well-educated, property owners Intense.

Ch 4 The American Revolution. First Continental Congress 56 delegates Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia Middle-aged, well-educated, property owners Intense.
The Road to Revolution Tighter British Control Colonial Resistance Grows The Road to Lexington & Concord Declaring Independence.

The Road to Revolution Tighter British Control Colonial Resistance Grows The Road to Lexington & Concord Declaring Independence.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google