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The Declaration of Independence

Signing the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Paine and Common Sense

Second Continental Congress Goals

Thomas Jefferson’s contributions

The Declaration of Independence

The Second Continental Congress’ Goals/Task

1st Task 2nd Task 3rd Task

The Declaration of Independence

1. Who was Thomas Paine?

2. What impact did the Common Sense have on writing the Declaration of Independence?

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The Declaration of Independence

Writing the Declaration of Independence

• Where did Thomas Jefferson draw his philosophical influences from?

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Signing the Declaration of Independence

• What can you conclude about the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence

Explanation of the Declaration of Independence

• How would you interpret the meaning/excerpt of the Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

1st Excerpt

2nd Excerpt

3rd Excerpt

4th Excerpt

5th Excerpt

Student Responses

• How did most colonist respond to the writings of the Revolutionary Period?

• Compare the ideas written in the Declaration of Independence to how it has impacted our lives through generations?

The Declaration of Independence

Key Questions

The Declaration of Independence

Signing the Declaration of Independence

The

Revolutionary War

Cause Effect

What are the contributions of significant individuals during the revolutionary period?