For this 4th of July, I explain why the Declaration of Independence is important, the author of, and who signed the Declaration of Independence.

We are discussing today:

4th of july meaning today

declaration of independence

revolutionary war

sons of liberty

liberty bell

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Discussion:

What 4th of July Means to People today

Summer

BBQ

Beer

Parades

Fireworks

We have let our family gatherings and cookouts get in the way of our Independence Day knowledge.

How Schools have taught Independence Day

Revolution was declared against the British

On July 4th, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed

There was a celebration where the Liberty Bell got cracked from getting his so hard

What is the Declaration of Independence

It is a document signed by our local governing body that was done so to explain to the British King that we were tired of the British government overstepping its bounds and consistently overtaxing the people.

The first rough draft was written in the Green Dragon Tavern over a mug of ale.

This was the same as the Boston Tea Party

The Men / Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Men were revolters

Not considered stand up people

They were felons, traitors

Men of power and courage

Signed the DOI

April 1775, war declared on Great Britain

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

April 18th 1775

Part of a planned early warning system

One by land and Two by sea – north church steeple

To Ride to Lexington to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams

Revere was caught off-guard

Then he rode, stopping at houses on his way to Lexington

Got to Adams and Hancock

Joined by rider William Dawes