The American Revolution (1754-1783): The Colonies Fight for Their Rights
Introduction: Overview, Attendance, Collect HW, Agenda, Enduring Understanding, Essential Question, Objectives, Standards
Enduring Understanding: Disputes over ideas, resources, values, and politics can lead to change.
Essential Question: Why do people rebel?
Objectives: Students will know
…reasons for the growing disagreements between the American colonies and Great Britain.
…the reasons why the American colonies declared independence.
…how the Revolutionary War progressed.
…how the American Revolution changed life for different social groups in the new United States.
NCSS Standards:
…Culture (#2)
…Time, Continuity & Change (#2, #4, #8)
…People, Places, and Environments (#8)
…Individuals, Groups, & Institutions (#3)
…Power, Authority and Governance (#6)
…Civic Ideals and Practices (#2, #4)
Vocabulary via Google Classroom: Please define each word listed via Google Classroom: customs duty, inflation, nonimportation agreement, writ of assistance
Reading:
-Chapter 2 Lesson 1 (independent reading)
Discussion Questions:
1) How did the French and Indian War affect the colonies?
2) What were the main effects of the French and Indian War on the colonies?
3) What actions by Great Britain angered the American colonists after the French and Indian war?
4) Why did the Stamp Act anger colonists more than previous taxes?
5) How did the colonists begin resisting British policies?
6) How did the Virginia Resolves show opposition to British policies?
Aloha Poke Video
*Due tonight into stream of Google Classroom by 11:59 pm!*
Homework: Newsela due tomorrow!