take out your declaration of independence worksheet work on for 10 minutes
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Warm UpTake out your Declaration of Independence
Worksheet work on for 10 minutes.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slWDdrByE18
The Revolutionary WarGoals of the Revolution
FreedomDefinition – 1. the power to exercise choice and make
decisions without constraint from within or without; autonomy; self-determination.
2. exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc.
What freedoms did the colonists want from England?
IndependenceDefinition – Freedom from the control,
influence, support, aid, or the like, of others
Why did the colonists want independence from England?
Warm Up ActivityThink Pair Share
2 Mins – Define “Revolution”2 Mins Discuss definition with Elbow PartnerWe will come up with a definition as a group
What Were the Goals of the American Revolution?
Why did the soldiers and leaders fight?
RevolutionDefinition – 1.an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough
replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.
2.Sociology. a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, esp. one made suddenly and often accompanied by violence.
How does this definition apply to the American Revolution?
Are there any Revolutions going on today?
Goals of the RevolutionChange the order of the English World and
AmericaPersonal RightsLandClassSelf Government
Personal RightsBritish citizens had
certain rights as British LawMagna Carta1689 English Bill of
RightsColonists were denied
these rightsNo QuarteringProtection from illegal
search and seizuresRight to bear armsRight to a trialProtection from Cruel
and Unusual Punishment
Land RightsEngland had prevented
further settlement of the American Continent
Denying the opportunity for many to own land
ClassEnglish society was
orderedConcept of Gentlemen
(Dukes, Barons, Sir)
Landowners and Wealthy Elites
Large group of poor and landless colonists
Self Government“Taxation without
Representation”
Self – DeterminationSelf Government
For the remainder…Quiz review sheet
Fight for your Rights…Now that we have the goals, it is time to start
talking fighting.
Contrast England and the Colonies in regards to Military advantages
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