11/18 & 11/19 --- The Declaration of Independence --- S4 Congress Makes the Break

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: 

• SWBAT analyze primary and secondary sources in order to explain how the Declaration of Independence outlines basic ideas about the purpose and responsibilities of government

Standard: CA.HSS.8.1 - Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy.

Essential Questions: 

• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?
• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

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AGENDA

• S4. Congress Makes the Break
• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?

In Congress

This painting shows the drafting committee presenting its draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress. The Continental Congress discussed and edited the precise wording for three days.

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S4. Congress Makes the Break

• How did the Declaration of Independence justify rejecting the British government?

• read aloud S1 and answer focus question 4 (pg89)

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Declaration of Independence

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EXIT TICKET

• What events led to America's declaring independence from Great Britain?
• list the 4 main events discussed in class
• briefly describe each event in your own words