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Do now: Write down the intellectual flow of the Declaration of
Independence.
Today, I will be able to discuss the ideas and principles behind the
“Declaration of Independence”, I’ll also be able to describe the
defeats and hardships the Americans suffered in the Middle States
******** Review the “Declaration of Independence”**********
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Homework: Quiz on 6.2/6.3 will be Thursday.
Periods 2, 7, 9 (show me the completed assignment
from Friday on Common Sense.)
Complete 1-10 (6.3)
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Introduction: Other groups have “dissolved”
their “political bands” in the past. Jefferson felt
he and the 2nd C.C. owed it to future
generations to explain why they’re breaking
from the British Empire.
Preamble: Provided a grand statement of
natural rights (life, liberty, and pursuit of
happiness); as well as, the relationship between
the governed and government (alter or
abolish).
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Body I: Discusses British wrongs or grievances left
unaddressed…Consider this the evidence or
explanation for independence. “He has…”
Body II: Explanation that these grievances were
purposefully ignored and further “injury" was
brought upon the colonies
Conclusion: We are free and independent states:
Free to make war, peace, alliances, laws, conduct
elections , and trade with whomever they wish.
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Problems the U.S. had entering the war?
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Unprepared, inexperienced at war, and
undersupplied
By mid-1776 the fighting shifts to the Middle
States (PA, NY, DE, NJ) * mainly NY/NJ
Howe’s massive military 34,000 troops and
10,000 soldiers. (doesn’t sound like G.B. is
ready to give up yet).
American forces 20,000 “soldiers” no navy.
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Desperate for accurate intelligence Gen. Washington
begins recruiting people to infiltrate British lines gather
information and return directly to him.
Nathan Hale (America’s first spy, not effective... My
only regret is that I have one life to give for my
country)
Washington and Tallmadge develop the highly
effective “Culper” spy ring (equipped with code
names and even invisible ink)
Culper Spy Ring
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Conditions worsen: Terrible winter, few
supplies, no pay, people begin to desert the
army and return home.
Thomas Paine delivers another logical smack
down this time directed at those not
supporting the war cause: “The Crisis”
Main ideas:
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War sucks, so do you if you don’t support it
Life will suck more if we don’t win
Get up and do something to help us win
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Declaration of Independence
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Fireworks
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To Late To Apologize
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Why was Common Sense written?
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To persuade Americans that the time for independence
from Britain is NOW.
Write down the 7 main ideas of Common Sense
provided by Mr. Hughes.
 Number 1-7 leave about 3 lines in between each
number. 
Mr Hughes and Common Sense
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“You’re an island running a continent,
whaaattt?”
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“Y’all British, we’re Mericans”
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Not all the ppl living in the 13 colonies share a British heritage.
Also, a lot of ppl. living in the colonies have been doing such for
several generations, thus don’t view themselves as British.
“U a bad mamma”
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How can a small island rule an entire continent, it doesn’t make
sense. Colonial Neglect
A “mother” country should protect and look after her child, not
exploit it.
“Bang, Bang”
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Britain is always getting involved armed conflicts for wealth and
global dominance. Why die for your benefit?
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“We don’t hear from U enough”
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“We left 4 a reason”
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3000 miles away not easy to communicate, nuff said.
Most ppl originally left Britain or other European
countries for a reason: Political, Religious freedom,
economic opportunity, second chance, etc.
“We aint yo number 2 nomore”
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Britain will always take care of the needs of England
and it’s other European possessions before paying
attention to the colonies.