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LESSON 4LESSON 4
What was the philosophy behind the Declaration of Independence?
What was the philosophy behind the Declaration of Independence?
I. FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (1774)
A. Delegates from 10 of 12 colonies
B. Asked King George to correct some of the problems
C. However, stressed loyalty to the British Throne
D. Started to train militias and store munitions
What fed the fire for independence?What fed the fire for independence?
Give me liberty or give me death!
Patrick Henry
II. REASONS FOR DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEA. Colonists outraged by
the conduct of the British military and Hessians
B. Prisoner of war status
Why would the colonists want independence?Why would the colonists want independence?
C. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense Continent should not be
ruled by an island Can’t be loyal to a king
who spills their blood Independence made
“common sense”
D. American forces had confidence
E. Foreign assistance
Why would the colonists want independence?Why would the colonists want independence?
Why would the colonists want independence?Why would the colonists want independence?III. THE DECLARATION
OF INDEPENDENCEA. July 4, 1776: Adopted
by Second Continental Congress
B. Authored by: Thomas Jefferson focused on the ideas of John Locke
Life Liberty “Pursuit of happiness”
what happened to property?
George Washington’s personal copy of the Declaration
George Washington’s personal copy of the Declaration
C.PHILOSOPHY OF THE DECLARATION1. Introduction
a. Necessary for the colonists to declare independence
b. Philosophy “All men are created equal” Guarantee of unalienable rights “life,
liberty, property” Consent of the governed Abolish unjust governments
2. List of grievances: Reasons why declaration was issued
3. Conclusion: “These united colonists are and of right ought to be free and independent states”
What was the underlying message given by the Declaration?
What was the underlying message given by the Declaration?
What lasting effect did the Declaration have upon America and the world?
What lasting effect did the Declaration have upon America and the world?
IV. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEA. New Ideas: Equality,
unalienable rightsB. Elevated the colonial
struggle: Encouraged assistance from France and Spain
C. Source of inspiration• French Revolution• Nationalist movements in
Latin America• 20th Century Asia & Africa
D. Democratic Reforms in U.S.• Abolition of slavery• Women’s rights
movement• Civil rights movement