Unit 3 The American Revolution
This unit will cover the causes of the American Revolution and the war itself.
Name that Tune Revolutionary War Song
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823 and 824 must create a video.
821 and 822 must present- either in class, play audio, or video |
17. French and Indian War: I can explain what caused the French and Indian War and the effects of the war.
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804 and 805 materials
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#18I can analyze the Declaration of Independence and explain their grievances.
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19. I can analyze what influenced the Patriots political views.
--See Unit 2 for lesson materials!
--See Unit 2 for lesson materials!
20. I can describe the taxes imposed on the colonies and explain the colonists's reaction to them.
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MINI Project
22. I can analyze if Patrick Henry is responsible for starting the revolutionary war. close reading with substitute.
21. I can analyze why colonists chose to b e a patriot, loyalist, or neutral.
21. I can analyze why colonists chose to b e a patriot, loyalist, or neutral.
23. I can analyze the Boston Massacre and judge who was at fault.
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Boston Massacre Trials:
1. What is odd about the defense and prosecution teams? 2. Why do they not hold the trials right away? 3. Why do they find Thomas Preston (verdict)? 4. Do the trials seem fair? Why/why not? 5. How might the trials have affected the reputation of John Adams? CD: Do you agree with the verdicts? Do you think the trials would have gone any differently in today's times? why/why not? |
24. I can explain the causes of the Boston Tea Party and its effects.
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25. I can explain who the Sons of Liberty were and the English government's view of them.
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26. I can explain how the Sons of Liberty built support with the First Great Awakening and Common Sense.
Was the Great Awakening and/or Common Sense persuasive enough to get war support?
Great Awakening and Common Sense
What caused it?
What is it?
How does it change people's view of society and politics?
Was it persuasive for the rebellion/revolution? how so?
Quote to support
What caused it?
What is it?
How does it change people's view of society and politics?
Was it persuasive for the rebellion/revolution? how so?
Quote to support
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27. I can explain the First Continental Congress and its impact.
Is the First continental congress effective?
First Continental Congress
What caused it?
What happened at it?
What does it set in motion?
Is it rebellion or revolution now? How do you know?
Does it move us closer to war or further away?
Is the First continental congress effective?
First Continental Congress
What caused it?
What happened at it?
What does it set in motion?
Is it rebellion or revolution now? How do you know?
Does it move us closer to war or further away?
28. I can explain the events at Lexington and Concord
--Who is at fault for the start of the war? --Who fires the first shot?
--Who is at fault for the start of the war? --Who fires the first shot?
29. I can explain the Declaration of Independence in my own words and analyze its impact.
--Why do countries declare independence?
---What are the two big philosophical ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
---What grievances di the colonists have with King George?
---How does the Declaration of Independence make an argument for Independence?
---How declarations of independence from other countries compare with the US declaration of Independence?
--Why do countries declare independence?
---What are the two big philosophical ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
---What grievances di the colonists have with King George?
---How does the Declaration of Independence make an argument for Independence?
---How declarations of independence from other countries compare with the US declaration of Independence?
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30. I can compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the British and Colonial forces.
--Who seemed most likely to win the war?
I can explain the Revolutionary War.
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I can describe the key battles and events of the Revolutionary war.
31. I can explain the treaty of paris.
I can review the Causes of the revolution for my test.
Additional Materials not used 2017-2018 school year
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