10.22 Should the Colonies Declare Independence?

Due Today: Beginning of Ch. 7

Thomas Paine's Common Sense, 1776-- Read excerpts

• Summarize your section
• Consider: Why do you think Paine used the title "Common Sense"?
• What is Paine's vision for America?
  • Read "Plain Truth" if you finish and have time

Brief Lecture: "American" ideals and republicanism

Video Clip: A Declaration

Debate: Should the colonies declare independence??

Homework: Prepare for debate!

Read 211-217 & and the Declaration of Independence