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October 2, 2013

Table of Contents- 36. Committees of Correspondence 37. Lexington and Concord 38. Quiz- Events leading to Revolution 39. Colonial Protests 40. Common Sense. October 2, 2013. Agenda: Review Subwork Quiz Colonial Protest Posters Common Sense.

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October 2, 2013

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  1. Table of Contents- 36. Committees of Correspondence 37. Lexington and Concord 38. Quiz- Events leading to Revolution 39. Colonial Protests 40. Common Sense October 2, 2013 Agenda: Review Subwork Quiz Colonial Protest Posters Common Sense EQ- What events caused the American Revolution? Standard- SSUsH 3- Primary causes of the American Revolution. HW- Finish Book cover

  2. Quiz • What do we call the war fought over control of land in the Ohio River Valley? • Which law said colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains? • What was the protest group started by Sam Adams to protest the stamp act? • Which law said colonists had to provide shelter for troops living in the colonies? • What was the first battle of the American Revolution? (It was actually two battles of the same day!) • Which event ended with five colonists being killed by British troops? • Who are the “Red Coats”? • Which colony was known for its rowdy/rebelliousness? • What acts were a set of laws meant to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party?

  3. colonial protests: • Imagine that you are going to protest some of the unpopular British laws levied on the Colonies after the French and Indian War (Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Quartering Act etc.) • Divide your paper into two sections and create 2 picket signs that you will carry to protest • Come up with clever sayings that will make the British pay attention to your concerns—remember the TEA protests of today? (TAXED ENOUGH ALREADY) • Be creative!!

  4. Other Events- • Second Continental Congress • Battle of Bunker Hill • Olive Branch Petition

  5. Common Sense • January 1776 • Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine attacking King George • Thomas Paine- • From England • A Patriot • Wrote in the language of the “commoners” • Later went to France and wrote about the French Revolution • Explained in simple language that it was American destiny to be independent • Sold nearly 500,000 copies • George Washington had it read to soldiers

  6. Book Cover for Common Sense On the Front- • Title Common Sense • Author (not you!) • An eye catching visual that relates to the book/pamphlet • One sentence “hook” about the pamphlet to attract readers On the Back- • A one paragraph summary of the pamphlet • A quote from the pamphlet and a one sentence explanation of what it means • Three comments (fake) from people who have read the book

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