Declaration of Independence 2 | Term 1

1. What are the principles of Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence?

1. What does Jefferson basically say to Britain at the beginning of the Declaration?

Open Ended

With your table group...Why is the Declaration similar to a "breakup letter"?

FRAME: The Declaration similar to a "breakup letter because...

*The video is linked in Canvas. You can go back and watch the first 2 minutes or so.

2. Why was the phrase, "All men are created equal" very hypocritical?

3. Where did Jefferson say our rights come from? Why is this important?

4. According to Jefferson where does the government get its power from?