social studies

Aim: How do we complete a DBQ on the problem of the Declaration of Independence to understand its purpose?

Do Now: Answer the following multiple choice question:
Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
The government should guarantee every citizen economic security. X
The central government and state governments should have equal power. X
If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown. Y
Rulers derive their right to govern from God and are therefore bound to govern in the nation’s best interest X


What is a primary source? Something that was written when the event occurred.

Why is it important? Helps us understand the point of the points of views of people then

DBQ's on the Declaration of Independence:

Context:
Who wrote it? Thomas Jefferson

When was it "adopted"? July 4, 1776

Why did they write it? To list reasons why the colonist should be independent from England

What is the reason for it now? Moral documents for the rights of people.

What is a preamble? The aim or directions of the document.


Steps:
1. Read the questions.
2. Read the text.
3. Answer the questions.

Introduction to the Declaration of Independence:

"When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."

What is the title? Declaration of Independence

When was it written? 1776

For what audience was the document written? King George III

Based on this document, what do the "Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle" people to? A separating and equal station

According to this document, why should people declare why they are separating?

Why would it be necessary to "dissolve the political bands" which connect people? Wars, taxes no respect breaking humans rights.

Directions: Complete this DBQ by reading the text and answering the questions.

Preamble to the Declaration of Independence:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."

What is the title? Preamble to the Declaration of Independence

When was it written? 1776

For what audience was the document written? Liberty

Based on this document, list the three "unalienable Rights" guaranteed to people. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

According to this document, why are governments created and where do they get their power? They got there power from safty and happinest.

Based on this document, state what people are allowed to do "whenever any Form of government becomes destructive" of these ends.