1. Declaring Independence
Chapter 5: Lesson 4
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2. Declaring Independence
Learning Target
I can explain two reasons why the government of the United States was formed.
(I can explain two reasons why we declared our independence from Britain.)

3. Declaring Independence
Individuals & Events that impacted efforts for independence…

4. Declaring Independence
The ______________________ met on May 10, 1775.

5. Declaring Independence
The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, 1775.

6. Declaring Independence
The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, They took steps to start governing (________) the colonies.

7. Declaring Independence
The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, They took steps to start governing (running) the colonies.

8. Declaring Independence
It authorized (________) the_______ _____________.

9. Declaring Independence
It authorized (approved) the printing of money.

10. Declaring Independence
It authorized (approved) the printing of money.
It set up a _____________ with ____ _________ in charge.

11. Declaring Independence
It authorized (approved) the printing of money.
It set up a post office with Ben Franklin in charge.

12. Declaring Independence
It authorized (approved) the printing of money.
It set up a post office with Ben Franklin in charge.
Committees were formed to handle relations with _______________ and _____________.

13. Declaring Independence
It authorized (approved) the printing of money.
It set up a post office with Ben Franklin in charge.
Committees were formed to handle relations with Native Americans and foreign countries.

14. Declaring Independence
It created the ________________ so the colonies could fight Britain.

15. Declaring Independence
It created the Continental Army so the colonies could fight Britain.

16. Declaring Independence
It created the Continental Army so the colonies could fight Britain.
_________________ was chosen to lead the army.

17. Declaring Independence
It created the Continental Army so the colonies could fight Britain.
George Washington was chosen to lead the army.

18. Declaring Independence
Congress sent an ____________ ________ to King George III asking for peace.

19. Declaring Independence
Congress sent an Olive Branch Petition to King George III asking for peace.

20. Declaring Independence
Congress sent an Olive Branch Petition to King George III asking for peace. King George ________ the petition and got ready for ____!

21. Declaring Independence
Congress sent an Olive Branch Petition to King George III asking for peace. King George rejected the petition and got ready for war!

22. Declaring Independence
In January of 1776, ____________ wrote _____________ calling for a complete break with Britain.

23. Declaring Independence
In January of 1776, Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense calling for a complete break with Britain.

24. Thomas Paine

25. Declaring Independence
The Declaration of Independence…

26. Declaring Independence
________________ wrote the Declaration of Independence.

27. Declaring Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

28. Declaring Independence
Jefferson was inspired by ___________.

29. Declaring Independence
Jefferson was inspired by John Locke.

30. Declaring Independence
John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to ____________________.

31. Declaring Independence
John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property.

32. Declaring Independence
John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
People are _____ with these rights.

33. Declaring Independence
John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
People are born with these rights.

34. Declaring Independence
John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
People are born with these rights.
People form a government to _________ _____.

35. Declaring Independence
John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
People are born with these rights.
People form a government to protect their rights.

36. Declaring Independence
John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
People are born with these rights.
People form a government to protect their rights.
If the government does not protect their rights, people can ____________ ___
_________.

37. Declaring Independence
John Locke’s ideas: People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
People are born with these rights.
People form a government to protect their rights.
If the government does not protect their rights, people can get rid of the government.

38. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The ____________ (introduction)

39. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)

40. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)
Declaration of Natural Rights
Rights of _________

41. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)
Declaration of Natural Rights
Rights of citizens

42. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)
Declaration of Natural Rights
Rights of citizens
Government is to _______ our rights

43. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)
Declaration of Natural Rights
Rights of citizens
Government is to protect our rights

44. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)
Declaration of Natural Rights
Rights of citizens
Government is to protect our rights
We must “_______”and replace government that does not protect our rights.

45. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)
Declaration of Natural Rights
Rights of citizens
Government is to protect our rights
We must “throw off” and replace government that does not protect our rights.

46. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)
Declaration of Natural Rights
Rights of citizens
Government is to protect our rights
We must “throw off” and replace government that does not protect our rights.
List of Grievances (__________) against Britain
Declaration of Independence

47. Declaring Independence
Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence
The preamble (introduction)
Declaration of Natural Rights
Rights of citizens
Government is to protect our rights
We must “throw off” and replace government that does not protect our rights.
List of Grievances (complaints) against Britain
Declaration of Independence

48. Declaring Independence
Learning Target
I can explain two reasons why the government of the United States was formed.
(I can explain two reasons why we declared our independence from Britain.)

49. Declaring Independence
Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed:
King George was “_________” _____ _____________.

50. Declaring Independence
Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed:
King George was “destructive” of our natural rights.

51. Declaring Independence
Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed:
King George was “destructive” of our natural rights.
We needed a government to _________ ____________ given by our Creator.

52. Declaring Independence
Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed:
King George was “destructive” of our natural rights.
We needed a government to protect our natural rights given by our Creator.

53. Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness
__________ property

54. Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness
Private property

55. Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness
Private property
_________ liberty

56. Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness
Private property
Individual liberty

57. Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness
Private property
Individual liberty
_______ government

58. Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness
Private property
Individual liberty
Limited government

59. Ideals of the Declaration of Independence
Private property
Individual liberty
Limited government
________ before the law

60. Ideals of the Declaration of Independence
Private property
Individual liberty
Limited government
Equality before the law