Thomas Paine and Declaration of Independence

Thomas Paine

and the Declaration of Independence

What do we need to remember before today's lesson?

• The Battle of Bunker and Breed's Hill proved that the Continental and British armies were both determined to fight for their cause.

• George Washington displayed true leadership by bringing together colonists from different colonies and uniting them for the cause.

Thomas Paine's Common

• Read the following text on Thomas Paine's Common Sense

• What was it?- a small pamphlet or reading material

• Why did he write it?- To persuade the colonist's views on Britain and King George

Multiple Choice

What was the main idea of Thomas' Paine's Common Sense?

• To force King George to fight.

• To persuade colonists to separate from England.

• To make money selling copies of the pamphlet.

Drafting the Declaration of Independence

• Read the following text on Drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Open Ended

Why was The Declaration of Independence written?

The Original Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice

Why was it such a difficult decision to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• You could be hanged for being a traitor to England.

• They couldn't agree on who should write it.