1. Success Starter: October 13
What reasons did America (the Colonists) have to “break up” with Great Britain? Explain/give details.
What do you think the Colonists will include in the Declaration of Independence? Why?
What do you think Britain’s response will be to the Declaration of Independence?

2. Hamilton! FARMER REFUTED YOU’LL BE BACK
Turn to your elbow partner and answer the following:
In “Farmer Refuted,” what are the arguments for and against the revolution?
In “You’ll Be Back,” why does the King argue the colonies shouldn’t rebel? What’s his message to them?
**Bonus: Both these songs are full of puns. Did you see any?

3. The Declaration of Independence

4. Declaration of Independence Parts
On the Milestones, these will be grouped together.
Preamble
Part 1 – Natural Rights of Man
Part 2 – List of Grievances
Part 3 – Announcement of Separation

5. Preamble Introduction
The colonists feel that they must explain to the world the reasons why they are separating from Britain.

6. Part One: The Natural Rights of Man
Stresses the rights that belong to all people from birth
“Unalienable rights”= rights that can’t be taken away
Famous Quotes: “All men are created equal”, “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
People set up governments to protect these rights. People can change the government if it isn’t protecting them.

7. Part Two: List of Grievances
A list of the 27 wrongs done to the 13 colonies by the British government
Divided into three sets:
- King’s unjust use of power
- Unjust acts of Parliament
- Warlike acts of the king

8. Part Three – Announcement of Separation
As representatives of the U.S., they declare that they are free and independent states
No longer loyal to the king
The signers promise their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor.”

9. Declaration of Independence Facts
Committee of Five:
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Robert Livingston
Roger Sherman
John Adams
July 2nd: Voted to be independent
July 4th: Adopted the document (DOI)

10. Georgia’s Three Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Button Gwinnett
George Walton
Lyman Hall

12. Declaration of Independence (Link)

13. Declaration of Independence Graphic Organizer
Preamble
Part 1: Natural Rights of Man
Part 2: List of Grievances
Part 3: Announcement of Separation

14. Reading the Declaration
I will give you a simplified copy of the Declaration.
Get into a group of 4. You may work alone if you wish.
Roles:
Preamble: One student will determine the two central ideas of the Preamble.
Natural Rights of Man: The second student will determine the four central ideas from the section Natural Rights of Men.
Grievances: The third student will determine the two central ideas of the Lists of Grievances.
Separation: The fourth student will determine the three central ideas of the Announcement of Separation.

15. Declaration of Independence Parts
On the Milestones, these will be grouped together.
Preamble
Part 1 – Natural Rights of Man
Part 2 – List of Grievances
Part 3 – Announcement of Separation