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Additional Answer Keys:
Primary Source Analysis: The Minutes of the New Government Activity: Answers will vary. Parts of the Declaration graphic organizer: Part 1
Name/Purpose: Introduction or Preamble; states that all men are created equal Details: states that everyone has the inalienable rights of “life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” Part 2 Name/Purpose: talks about the purpose of government Details: states that governments are created to protect the unalienable rights Part 3 Name/Purpose: shows how the British government has not done its job protecting these rights for the colonists Details: lists 27 grievances as evidence against King George III Part 4 Name/Purpose: conclusion Details: explains what must be done about these grievances Blank Note-Taking Flipbook graphic organizer: Answers will vary. Signer Fact Sheet graphic organizer: Answers will vary depending on the signer that the students choose. Primary Source Analysis graphic organizer: Document: government document Author: Continental Congress Audience: citizens of the new United States Purpose: This document served as the country’s first constitution and outlined the purpose, structure, and function of the government. Document Characteristics: Answers will vary. Conclusions: Answers will vary. Cause and Effect Dominoes: Government During the American Revolution graphic organizer: 1. Cause: The First Continental Congress was sparked by the Coercive Acts, which were passed by the British Parliament. 2. Effect: In 1776, the Founders met in Philadelphia and finally made the decision to draft the Declaration of Independence and to formally break with Great Britain. 3. Cause: Since the delegates had committed treason by signing the Declaration of Independence, they were now wanted men.
Independence and Revolution: The Government | Week 23
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