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Bell Ringer!

Bell Ringer!. Were the colonists justified in revolt against the British? Why or why not? If you were living in the colonies would you have been … (choose one and be ready to defend your choice!) A Patriot (supporter of independence from Britain) A Loyalist (supporter of British rule)

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Bell Ringer!

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  1. Bell Ringer! • Were the colonists justified in revolt against the British? Why or why not? • If you were living in the colonies would you have been … (choose one and be ready to defend your choice!) • A Patriot (supporter of independence from Britain) • A Loyalist (supporter of British rule) • “Fence-sitter” (unsure which side to support)

  2. Taking Sides • Loyalists (AKA Tories, Royalists) – 20% • Patriots (AKA Rebels) – 20% • Undecided – 60%

  3. The American Revolution not only separated neighbors and friends, it devastated many families, including the Franklins. William Franklin, pictured here, a Loyalist, rarely, if ever, spoke to his Patriot father Ben after the war.

  4. Black Loyalists • Slaves promised freedom if they joined the British

  5. How do I convince someone I am right? • Mind (appeal to logic) – facts and figures • Heart (appeal to emotion) – feelings

  6. Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give me Death” Speech • After 1st Continental Congress meets, but right before the first shots at Lexington • Speech made at Virginia Convention – attended by future US Presidents Jefferson and Washington *Convinces many to support the Patriot cause*

  7. Mark a reading! • Underline with one color the statements that appeal to EMOTION (HEARTS) • Underline with another color the statements that appeal to LOGIC/FACTS (MINDS) • Do you think he is convincing? Why or why not?

  8. Terms in Reading Use context clues to help you with meaning of document Some to help… • treason – betrayal • remonstrated – protest • supplicated – begged • prostrated – overpowered • contempt – disrespect • extenuate – excuse

  9. After reading the speech • Did he convince you at all to change your mind on how you responded to the bell ringer? • How did the speech impact you?

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