Agenda:•DO NOW: What are some things that kids your age complain about?

Complaints• No matter where we live, no matter what

our age, people/citizens will always have complaints.

Our complaints can also be considered grievances.

Our founding fathers had many grievances with the King of England, King George III.• Can you think back to some grievances

colonists had while under the authority of the British Crown?

These Grievances are located in the Declaration of Independence•What is the Declaration of Independence? Document from the colonies that declare their

Independence from Great Britain (breaking ties with them).•When was it written? July 4, 1776 (This is why Americans celebrate July 4th!!)•Who helped write it? Our Founding Fathers- Thomas Jefferson

Declaration of Declaration of IndependenceIndependence

The Declaration of Independence• Written mainly by

Thomas Jefferson in 1776

• Other Key People:

John Adams

George Washington

Ben Franklin

Why would the

colonists write

a formal declaration?

DOI has 3 Main Parts…1.) Preamble

-Introducing the document. Formally stating that the colonists had the right to the right to break free from Britain.

2.) Natural RightsJefferson argued that all men posses unalienable rights.

-These include “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Borrowed from Locke “life, liberty, and property.”

3.) GrievancesThat King George III had violated the colonists rights by passing unfair laws and interfering with colonial government.

Let’s Look at the D.O.I•What does the DOI say is a

reason the colonists should be independent?

The King is not protecting the colonists natural rights

•What are some complaints the colonists have?

Taxes, unfair jail time, limited trade, etc.

Quick Recap…Events leading up to the Revolution•We know the 1st Continental Congress

gathered delegates from throughout the colonies. •We know minutemen- members of the

civilian militia fought with British soldiers.• The first battle was in Lexington.• The British had the nickname of “redcoats”

or “lobster backs” from their red uniforms.

The Shot Heard Around the World(1775)

• Battle of Lexington & Concord, Massachusetts

There was a stand-off between colonists and the British troops• No one knows who

really fired firstStarts the American

Revolution

What is a

stand-

off?

A second Continental Congress meets…• The 2nd Continental Congress did the following:

a. decided to compromise on a break from Great Britainb. Created the Continental Armyc. Named George Washington the leader of their army

Continental Army (Patriot Soldiers) vs.British Army (Redcoats)

Patriots

• Colonists who supported breaking away from England (King George).

A book called Common Sense written by Thomas Paine influenced the Patriots.• Common Sense argued that citizens, not kings

and queens should make laws.• It was written in common language to appeal to

common people. (and it did!)It changed the way people thought in the

colonies.

Loyalists

• Colonists who are loyal to the British Crown.

• They help fight or aid the British during the Revolution.

Results..

•40-45% were Patriots

•20-30% were Loyalists

•the rest were neutral

KEY TERM REVIEW: USING THE FOLLOWING VOCABULARY WORDS CREATE A SENTENCE PROPERLY USING THE WORD.

•Grievances •Loyalists•Patriots•Unalienable rights

The Signing

Monday• Do Now: Cartoon AnalysisActivity: Which side are you on? Patriots v.

Loyalists?

Should we break free from Britain?Patriots: people choosing to fight for Independence.

OR

Loyalists: people who remained loyal to Great Britain.

American Revolution• Outcome of the Declaration: WAR WITH

GREAT BRITIAN

• JIGSAW ACTIVITY

• EXPERT GROUPS: By the end of today you should have your EXPERT group graphic organizer completed ready to teach other classmates on Monday!