11/20 --- S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

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

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Objective: 

• SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the Declaration of Independence and its significance as a historical document by answering comprehension questions with at least 75% accuracy.

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• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?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

• CNN 10
• S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
  • Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

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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S5. The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

• read S5 and respond to Focus Question 5 on pg 89
• Why is the Declaration of Independence an important historical document?

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EXIT TICKET

• Copy the following list of terms into your composition book
• self-government
• Social Contract Theory
• individual rights
• natural rights
• grievances
• Virginia Convention
• Second Continental Congress
• John Locke
• Common Sense
• Thomas Paine
• rule of law
• John Hancock