The Declaration of Independence

You are a colonist in the summer of 1776. The Declaration of Independence has just been signed and published, and you've got your hands on a copy!

After reading over this new document, you are going to meet with several other colonists.

Please discuss:
-what this new document is going to mean for you
-what dangers and possibilities do you now face?
-what will happen to you if they are caught with it by British troops or Tory sympathizers?

We will conduct a town meeting to discuss what your mini groups have discussed. Each group should have a summarizer that jots down big discussion points. You will then assemble those points into a brief summary.