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Big Idea:

Explore the division in the colonies during the American Revolution and the roles of Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutrals. Create dialogues and analyze the Declaration of Independence.

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  1. Big Idea: • A great divide existed in the colonies during the American Revolution between Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutrals

  2. Second Continental Congress May 1775: Delegates meet in Philadelphia Continental Army: established by the 2nd Continental Congress George Washington put in charge of the army

  3. Bunker Hill 2400 British vs. 1600 militia men Fought on Breeds Hill outside of Boston “Don’t shoot ‘till you see the whites of their eyes!” Colonist fought hard, 3 charges towards the British Colonist lost, but proved they could take on the British, many more British killed.

  4. Loyalist Taxes, Schmaxes. We want to stand with Britain! A person who wanted to stay under British Rule Against Revolution

  5. Patriot Give me liberty or give me death! For the revolution Wanted to get out of British Tyranny What are some examples of people like this?

  6. Neutral Someone who is in the middle Can be for various reasons Money, non-violence, etc

  7. Activity • In groups of three you will create a short dialogue (conversation) between a Loyalist, Patriot, and Neutral colonist • Groups assigned • Read your character card for specifics of your person • Use your character cards to give your character some background in the dialogue

  8. Dialogue Example Loyalist: I am a secretary for General Howe, I feel England is the rightful ruler of the American colonies and the rebellion is the work of a few misguided colonists Patriot: Yes, but as a member of the Rhode Island legislature I feel the policies of England place unnecessary strain on the colonies Neutral: I feel the idea of war is wrong. I am a member of the Shaker religion and I am concerned with helping my group earn enough money to survive and build a new church Loyalist: . . .

  9. November 1 Agenda • CNN Student News Day II • Brochure Check In • Work Time on Skits • Skit Presentations • Upcoming Conversation • Nurse Screenings: Bring Book

  10. Activity • In groups of three you will create a short dialogue (conversation) between a Loyalist, Patriot, and Neutral colonist • Groups assigned • Read your character card for specifics of your person • Use your character cards to give your character some background in the dialogue

  11. Dialogue Example Loyalist: I am a secretary for General Howe, I feel England is the rightful ruler of the American colonies and the rebellion is the work of a few misguided colonists Patriot: Yes, but as a member of the Rhode Island legislature I feel the policies of England place unnecessary strain on the colonies Neutral: I feel the idea of war is wrong. I am a member of the Shaker religion and I am concerned with helping my group earn enough money to survive and build a new church Loyalist: . . .

  12. Exit Ticket (6 points) • Choose a side, Loyalist, Patriot, or Neutral, then name and describe three reasons why a person may choose this particular side

  13. Analyzing the Declaration of Independence

  14. Agenda Warm Up: Video Analysis Intro to Declaration of Independence Analysis of the DOI

  15. Daily Learning Objective SWBAT: analyze the Declaration of Independence and describe its meaning by completing the Declaration of Independence Analysis Chart.

  16. Warm Up Watch the video below and select 1 main idea you gather from watching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrSeCYSnj5Y

  17. Topic: The Declaration of IndependenceEQ: When and Why was the DOI written?

  18. Common Sense (p. 118) Written by Thomas Paine in 1776 Citizens, not kings, should make laws Sold 50,000 copies Motivated American’s to fight for their freedom from England

  19. Common Sense

  20. Declaration of Independence Written by Thomas Jefferson Announced colonies break away or freedom from Britain. Unalienable Rights: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness Said the King violated colonies rights by taxing them without consent Said the colonies had the right to break away from England July 4, 1776, signed by members of the 2nd Continental Congress.

  21. Declaration

  22. Declaration Analysis

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