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The Essence of Independence: Creating Your Own Declaration

Explore the significance of The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson in a historical context. Understand the reasons, beliefs, complaints, and actions that led to the separation from British rule. Learn how the Founding Fathers sought to uphold individual rights and liberties through a new government. Engage in an interactive assignment to craft your own declaration, highlighting key components such as preamble, beliefs, complaints, attempts to address grievances, and a formal declaration of independence. Unleash your creativity and understanding of this pivotal moment in history!

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The Essence of Independence: Creating Your Own Declaration

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  1. The Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson

  2. Graff House

  3. Preamble Why did they write out their reasons to declare independence? • To explain why they are revolting and to begin to separate themselves from the British.

  4. Statement of Beliefs What beliefs did the Founding Fathers have? • People are created equal and have certain rights which are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. If the government doesn’t support these rights than we need a new government!

  5. List of Complaints What were they complaining about? • King George III and his 27 offenses.

  6. Statement of Prior Attempts to Redress Grievances What had they already tried to do to fix the problems? • They tried to find a peaceful way to reconcile with Great Britain but were ignored.

  7. Declaration of Independence What’s going to change in the colonies because of this Declaration? • No more connections with Great Britain. • They have created a new government and can make peace or war, alliances with foreign nations, trade and do anything else that they need to do.

  8. Assignment • Create your own declaration of independence. • It should have all five parts: Preamble, Beliefs, Complaints, Attempts to Fix the Problem, and the Declaration of Independence. • Make sure to sign it!

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