Tuesday

 Today we will look at a PPT on Benedict Arnold leading up to the Battle of Saratoga and then look at a primary source from General John Burgoyne.

HW: Answer the questions on the primary source and SOAPSTone it.

 

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

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? 

5. Re-write "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." in YOUR OWN WORDS.