1. The Declaration of Independence
Chapter 6
The Declaration of Independence

2. 6.2 The War Begins
Who did John Adams Propose should be commander-in-chief of the Continental Army? What was the main reason he suggested this person?

3. 6.2 The War Begins
Who did John Adams Propose should be commander-in-chief of the Continental Army? What was the main reason he suggested this person?

4. 6.2 The War Begins
Who did John Adams Propose should be commander-in-chief of the Continental Army? What was the main reason he suggested this person?
John Adams proposed George Washington be commander-in-chief. He believed that Washington, with his talent and character, would unite the colonies better than anyone else.

5. 6.2 The War Begins

6. 6.2 The War Begins

7. 6.2 The War Begins

8. 6.2 The War Begins

9. 6.2 The War Begins

10. 6.2 The War Begins

11. 6.3 The Siege of Boston

12. Ticonderoga (winter 1775-1776)
6.3 The Siege of Boston
Ticonderoga (winter )

13. Ticonderoga (winter 1775-1776)
6.3 The Siege of Boston
Ticonderoga (winter )
Sketch could show Americans loading up supplies of cannons and ammunition.
Caption: The Continental army was able to increase their supplies enough to attack Boston

14. Ticonderoga (winter 1775-1776)
6.3 The Siege of Boston
Ticonderoga (winter )

15. 6.3 The Siege of Boston
Boston (March 4, 1776)

16. 6.3 The Siege of Boston Boston (March 4, 1776)
Sketch could show British troops and Loyalists leaving Boston on ships.
Caption: The Continental army was able to regain Boston with very little bloodshed, and the British fled to Canada.

17. 6.3 The Siege of Boston
Boston (March 4, 1776)

18. 6.4 Towards Independence

19. 6.4 Towards Independence
Olive Branch Petition

20. 6.4 Towards Independence Olive Branch Petition Written to King George
Colonists ask for an end to the quarrels
They hope for peace.
Give solutions to the problems between Great Britain and the colonies.
King George rejects it.
King George calls colonists traitors.

21. 6.4 Towards Independence

22. 6.4 Towards Independence
Common Sense

23. 6.4 Towards Independence Common Sense Written to colonists.
Claims Great Britain has hurt the colonists.
Thousands of colonists are persuaded to declare independence.
Give solutions to the problems between Great Britain and the colonies

24. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration

25. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration
Break-Up-Letter
You are going to write a letter to an imaginary boy/girlfriend and break up with them
Start your letter with a salutation
Dear _______________,
Explain what is about to happen (1-2 Sentences)
Explain how you thought the relationship was going to be or tell how you think it should be. (2+ sentences)

26. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration
Break-Up-Letter
Describe specific things you found wrong with the relationship or situation (3 or more things)
Describe how you tried to change the relationship or situation (2+things)
Explain your final feelings and your final decision (1-2 sentences)
Closing
Sincerely, Peace Out, Don’t Call Me, etc

27. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration
This is how you wrote your letter. The Declaration of Independence was essentially the American colonies breaking up with England. Now look at the your letter and lets label the different parts.

28. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration
Preamble: you explained what was about to happen. DOI: states it is necessary to politically separate American and England Statement of Beliefs: You explained how you thought the relationship was going to be or how it should have been DOI: all men are created equal rights are given to them by their Creator not by the people running the government Life, Liberty, Happiness

29. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration
List of Complaints: You described specific things you found wrong with the relationship or situation
DOI: The founding fathers are describing the events the King has done against them such as:
Called for meetings to break people down in order to sign agreement
Keeping soldiers ready to fight against America
Cut off trade with others
taxation without Representation
No Jury during a trial
Destroyed property and lives

30. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration
Steps taken to address: You described how you tried to change the relationship or situation DOI: The colonists did the following before breaking apart from England: warned them reminded them of the situation appealed to them But England “fell Deaf” to their voices; there fore it was necessary for the colonist to take it to the next step

31. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration
Declaration: You explained your final feelings and your final decision DOI: the colonies will now be independent from England and they will now be free, independent states “It is too late to apologize”

32. 6.5 Thomas Jefferson Drafts a Declaration
Preamble: you explained what was about to happen. Statement of Beliefs: You explained how you thought the relationship was going to be or how it should have been List of Complaints: You described specific things you found wrong with the relationship or situation Steps taken to address: You described how you tried to change the relationship or situation Declaration: You explained your final feelings and your final decision

33. 6.6 The Final Break