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The Conflict Ignites!

Explore the American Revolution through metaphor and imagery. Compare events to create a deeper understanding of history. Who will you recruit as a spy?

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The Conflict Ignites!

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  1. The Conflict Ignites!

  2. “What do we mean by the Revolution? The war? That was not part of the Revolution. It was only an effect and consequence of it. The Revolution was in the minds of the people.” - Revolution

  3. Metaphor Activity • A comparison between two unrelated things is often used in reading and writing to help us see things more clearly. (metaphor) • It does NOT use like to compare. • It can also be used as we study history to help us understand and remember the events that occurred during a certain period of time

  4. Britain was like a parent because it created the colonies and expected them to respect its authority. The Colonies were a child who sometimes refused to obey the parent Metaphor vs Simile

  5. Tableau Activity • You will receive a card with pictures that represent events discussed in class. • You and your partner will have to decide which event he metaphor is portraying. • You will have a chance to create your own metaphors.

  6. Stamp Act Quartering Act Proclamation of 1763 Identify the event discussed in class

  7. Stamp Act Proclamation of 1763 Quartering Act Identify the event discussed in class

  8. Stamp Act Sugar Act Intolerable Acts Identify the event discussed in class

  9. Boston Massacre Sugar Act Proclamation of 1763 Identify the event discussed in class

  10. Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party Quartering Act Identify the event discussed in class

  11. Quartering Act Boston Tea Party Intolerable Acts Identify the event discussed in class

  12. Patriot, Loyalists or Neutral? • During the American Revolution, the American colonists had to decide to support the War for Independence or remain loyal to the British and King George III. Many did not take a side. King George III

  13. YOUR TURN Create a metaphor for one event from the American Revolutionary War Period.

  14. Let’s take a closer look

  15. Those who supported independence from Britain were known as Patriots. Patriots

  16. Colonists who opposed independence from Britain were known as Loyalists. They supported Great Britian and it’s laws. Loyalists

  17. Some Americans could not decide which side to choose and remained neutral during the war. (We will call them fence-sitters because they did not care enough to pick a side.) Neutral?

  18. Patriot vs. Loyalist loyal to the King (king George III) as the ruler of the English colonies in America. supported (wanted) independence from Great Britain neutral- not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest

  19. Breakdown of Colonists

  20. Patriot, Loyalist or Neutralist? • In groups of 3-4, you will read the “Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral? You Decide” worksheet. • Read the individual biographies and using your knowledge of who the Patriots, Loyalists and neutrals were decide whether an individual was a Patriot, Loyalist, or was neutral. • For each biography, they must explain why they made their decision.

  21. Recruit a spy for the British Army • During the American Revolution both the American Continental Army and the British Army had spies to keep track of their enemy. • You have been hired by the British to recruit a spy in the colonies. • You must choose your spy from one of colonists discussed in class.

  22. Recruit a spy for the British Army • When making your decision use the following criteria: • The spy cannot be someone who the Patriots mistrust. The spy should be a person who appears to agree with the Patriots. • The spy should live in a populated area where the Patriots are active and can report on Patriot activity. A colonist in a rural area will have little information to provide. • The spy should need something from the British, either money or military protection, to tempt him or her to risk his or her life. • Which colonist will make the best spy? ______________________________ • Why did you choose this colonist?

  23. COLONIST A COLONIST B COLONIST D COLONIST C

  24. COLONIST E COLONIST F COLONIST G

  25. Assignment Loyalists and Patriots will each try to persuade Ms. Weaver, a neutralist to join your cause. You will accomplish you mission by creating a propaganda poster.

  26. Propaganda Poster Requirements • Must communicate key beliefs • Must include striking graphics/images. Can be printed • Must have a metaphor. • Must list 2-3 key ideas supporting your cause. • Remember your objective is to convince me to join your side!

  27. TAXES are the brunt crust on a a yummy sandwich! KEY IDEAS • Taxation without Representation is UNFAIR! • We have the right to govern ourselves. • A small island shouldn't rule a large continent.

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