4th of July

1. What is Independence Day?

2. Found the “New World” Christopher Columbus

3. Columbus Voyage

4. Original Settlers of the “New World” People from Europe looking for a better life and better opportunities

5. King George III of England He wanted to rule and tax the original 13 colonies. “Taxation without Representation” The colonists did not get a say in the way they were treated or what they were taxed on. The Declaration of Independence would change all that!

6. Our Founding Fathers…

7. Our Founding Fathers wrote our Declaration of Independence! Why is our Declaration of Independence important?

8. Declaration of Independence

9. England refused to allow the original 13 colonies to become independent so the colonies took it to the battle field. On the Battle Field

10. Battle of ConcordThe unofficial beginning of the colonies war for Independence

11. Thomas JeffersonChosen to write the 1st draft of the Declaration of Independence

12. We needed to explain why we wanted to be Independent from England. Why did we need to write the Declaration of Independence?

13. That all men are created equal That all men have some rights given to them by God That among these rights are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Our reasons:

14. Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776

15. 13 colonies flag Our flag now with stars for all 50 states

16. United States of America The Declaration of Independence gave us our freedom to become our own country!!!

17. It is knownas The 4thof July!!! We celebrate Independence Day every year!!!

18. We celebrate with:Fireworks,

19. Cookouts,

20. Parades,

21. And Red, White, and Blue!

22. 4th of July is still celebrated today!