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Do now: Complete D.O.I. handout
Today, I will be able to analyze excerpts from a
primary document and describe the basic ideas
behind the Declaration of Independence.
If you weren’t here yesterday, or didn’t take the
quiz, you should do so NOW.
If you have yet to take your chapter test you must
do so by the end of today.
Homework: Quiz on 6.2/6.3 will be Thursday.
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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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“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.
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Declaration of Independence
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Fireworks
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To Late To Apologize
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Introduction
Preamble
Body – Section 1
Body – Section 2
Conclusion
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Declares the reasons why the colonists wish to
leave the British Empire
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Statement of basic human rights: Life, Liberty,
and the Pursuit of Happiness
Basic role of the government, protect citizen’s
natural rights
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Grievances: Things the British Empire has
done wrong…
“He has dissolved Representative Houses
repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness
his invasions on the rights of the people.” (T.
Jefferson, 1776)
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Section two of the body of the Declaration of
Independence clearly states that the colonist’s
efforts to appeal some of the decisions of King
George III were met in vain.
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The conclusion of the Declaration of
Independence notes that having listed the
grievances, under which British North
American lived, they – the United Colonies –
were declaring their right to be free and
independent from any and all allegiance to the
British Crown. It further stated that any
political connection between the two is to be
dissolved.
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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?