find your declaration of independence activity on front table or if you have it, have it out on your...
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Warm UpFind your Declaration of Independence Activity on Front Table
Or
If you have it, have it out on your desk.
Major ConceptsFreedom
Independence
Revolution
• On your paper write down these words and define them as you know them• Turn to your elbow partner and compare your answer
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?
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?
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