Writing Workshop: Historical Turning Point A historical turning point is a significant event in history that has led to lasting change. Identify a turning point in world history. Discuss the historical events surrounding this event and explain how the turning point changed the course of history.

Do you believe that unity of purpose and belief are what made the american colonies strong, or do you believe that societies whose citizens were compelled to interact with people of differing beliefs were the most successful, based on the history

Who were the intolerable acts forced upon as a punishment for rebellion aganist the crown

1.3.6 practice: examining the founding principles the declaration of independence 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.- that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,- that whenever any form of governments becomes destructive of thee ends, it is right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its power in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . summary