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Think about it…

Think about it….

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Think about it…

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  1. Think about it… “Gentlemen may cry, peace, peace—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun. The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring the clash of resounding arms!...What is it that gentlemen wish?...Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” • Who gave this speech? • Who is the audience? Who is the speaker talking to? • What is the speaker’s message?

  2. Today’s Question: Would you sign the Declaration of Independence?

  3. Activities: • Song • Reader’s theater • In groups: analyze key philosophies of the Declaration • Draw pictures of the key philosophies • In we have time: Game!: People, places, things?

  4. Second Continental Congress“We need a leader whose skill as an officer, whose great talents would unite the colonies better than any person alive”

  5. George Washington takes command

  6. Battle of Bunker HillThe battle was short but very bloody—a war had begun

  7. These events were the last straw for the colonists…what are they going to do now?

  8. Reader’s theater: • Read along with the class so you know when it is your turn • Stay quiet while others are reading

  9. The Committee of Five Ben Franklin Thomas Jefferson Robert Livingston Roger Sherman John Adams

  10. “Remember the ladies…”--Abigail Adams

  11. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence said that the colonies would break away from _________ and form their own country. Key philosophies of the Declaration of Independence were based upon ideas first expressed by __________philosophers.

  12. In Groups: • Match each picture with one of the four key philosophies of the Declaration of Independence • With your group, discuss what you think each one means • Write your answer in the “what I think it means” box

  13. Four key philosophies of the Declaration of Independence

  14. Four key philosophies of the Declaration of Independence

  15. “The Horse America, Throwing His Master” 1779

  16. On the left side of your notebook: Write one key philosophy of the Dec of In in each box. Draw a picture to represent that philosophy!

  17. PEOPLE 4 3 2 1 ANSWER Revolutionary War Patriot CLUES POINTS Brown Beauty Midnight Ride Paul Revere

  18. PLACES 4 3 2 1 ANSWER Massachusetts 1775 CLUES POINTS Battle Shot heard ‘round the world Lexington

  19. THINGS 4 3 2 1 ANSWER Taxes violent CLUES POINTS Crispus Attucks Boston Boston Massacre

  20. PEOPLE 4 3 2 1 ANSWER Military French and Indian War CLUES POINTS 4 bullets through coat Learned how to fight from British George Washington

  21. PLACES 4 3 2 1 ANSWER New England Rebellion CLUES POINTS Massacre First major battle Boston

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