Declaring Independence Chapter 5: Lesson 4 Pages 128 - 123.

Declaring Independence

Chapter 5: Lesson 4

Pages 128 - 123

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.)


Individuals & Events that impacted efforts for independence…


1. The ______________________ met on May 10, 1775.


1. The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, 1775.


1. The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, 1775. They took steps to start governing (________) the colonies.


1. The Second Continental Congress met on May 10, 1775. They took steps to start governing (running) the colonies.


• It authorized (________) the_______ _____________.


• It authorized (approved) the printing of money.



• It set up a _____________ with ____ _________ in charge.



• It set up a post office with Ben Franklin in charge.




• Committees were formed to handle relations with _______________ and _____________.




• Committees were formed to handle relations with Native Americans and foreign countries.


• It created the ________________ so the colonies could fight Britain.


• It created the Continental Army so the colonies could fight Britain.



• _________________ was chosen to lead the army.



• George Washington was chosen to lead the army.


2. Congress sent an ____________ ________ to King George III asking for peace.


2. Congress sent an Olive Branch Petition to King George III asking for peace.


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


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


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


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


The Declaration of Independence…


1. ________________ wrote the Declaration of Independence.


1. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.


– Jefferson was inspired by ___________.


– Jefferson was inspired by John Locke.


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


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



• People are _____ with these rights.



• People are born with these rights.




• People form a government to _________ _____.




• People form a government to protect their rights.





• If the government does not protect their rights, people can ____________ ___

_________.





• If the government does not protect their rights, people can get rid of the government.


Four main parts of the Declaration of Independence

A. The ____________ (introduction)



A. The preamble (introduction)




B. Declaration of Natural Rights– Rights of _________




B. Declaration of Natural Rights– Rights of citizens




B. Declaration of Natural Rights– Rights of citizens– Government is to _______ our rights




B. Declaration of Natural Rights– Rights of citizens– Government is to protect our rights




B. Declaration of Natural Rights– Rights of citizens– Government is to protect our rights– We must “_______”and replace government

that does not protect our rights.




B. Declaration of Natural Rights– Rights of citizens– Government is to protect our rights– We must “throw off” and replace government







C. List of Grievances (__________) against Britain

D. Declaration of Independence






C. List of Grievances (complaints) against Britain

D. Declaration of 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.)


Two reasons why the government of the United States was formed:

1. King George was “_________” _____ _____________.



1. King George was “destructive” of our natural rights.




2. We needed a government to _________ ____________ given by our Creator.




2. We needed a government to protect our natural rights given by our Creator.


Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness

• __________ property


• Private property



• _________ liberty



• Individual liberty




• _______ government




• Limited government

Ideals of the Declaration of Independence




• ________ before the law

Ideals of the Declaration of Independence




• Equality before the law

Declaring Independence Chapter 5: Lesson 4 Pages 128 - 123.

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