Learning Objective – 9/1(W) Students will identify the reasons given in the Declaration of Independence for the separation. Students will also see the impact of these reasons on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
From Declaration of Independence:
..."He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures..."
..."He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power... "
..."For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us..."
..."For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury..."
Solutions in U.S. Constitution/Bill of Rights:
- Article I, Section 5 Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without the Consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.
- Article II, Section 2 The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States
- 3rd Amendment No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
- 6th Amendment In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation
BIG ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK!!!!
Own Declaration of Independence (100 Points) Write you own Declaration of Independence. You can declare independence from your parents, school, etc. The document should have and introduction and conclusion. In addition, you must provide 10 reasons for the separation (remember that Jefferson gave 27!!!). Higher earning papers will include principles and ideas found in the Declaration of Independence.
Extra Credit:
1. What was the primary purpose of President Obama's speech on August 31?
2. What did President Obama say was the top priority in the U.S.?
3. How many U.S. troops remain in Iraq?
4. Why are U.S. troops being left in Iraq?
5. Who did President Obama talk to yesterday?
6. How many Americans have died in the war in Iraq?
7. When did the operation in Iraq begin?
8. Where is the U.S. still fighting?
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