1. Declaring Independence

2. EQ: How does the Declaration of Independence affect you today?

3. Declaration of Independence
Take your copy of The Declaration of Independence and underline, color or highlight words you do not know the Definition of.
You have 10 minutes

4. Second Continental Congress
Forms the Continental Army (George Washington is the commanding General)
Permission given to create and write the Declaration of Independence
Authorized the printing of paper money to pay the soldiers

5. Olive Branch Petition
Last chance at peace between the Colonists and England
King George III rejected the petition and added harsher punishments to the colonists
British Navy would create a blockade to keep the American ships from leaving

6. Common Sense
Sold more than 100,000 copies in 3 months (extremely popular)
Helped convince American’s that a separation was necessary
Preached that America should follow its own destiny

9. Declaration of Independence
Starting in June 1776 the Continental Congress starts the writing of The Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson is given credit for the writing of the Declaration

10. Declaration of Independence
Now take the words you didn’t know the definition of, and find the definition of those words.
Use your phones or the book (pg )
You can work with a classmate at your table if you would like to.

11. Declaration of Independence
Now that you have defined the words re-read the Declaration and write a ½ page of how the Declaration of Independence affects you today.