Battle of the American Revolution US History October 2 & 5, 2015

Emerging Conflicts Objective: Students will synthesize information learned through a timeline and map activity detailing the battles of the American Revolution. Essential Question: When should citizens rebel against their leaders? Standard(s): 1.3 – Students will summarize the American Revolution and post- revolutionary outcomes as they apply to the 20th century by utilizing one of the big 11 social studies skills

When should citizens rebel against their leaders? Why Rebel? Bellringer: When should citizens rebel against their leaders? Why Rebel?

Warm-up: CNN Student News Write a ONE SENTENCE summary on TWO news stories from CNN Student News. After the video you will have 5 minutes to write your 2 summaries. Summary: “A brief statement or account of the main points of something. Discussion to follow: What do you think?

1754 – 1763 French and Indian War Back: British & French at war against French & Indian allies over possession of Eastern North America (territory). Proclamation of 1763 Back: Pontiac’s Rebellion – Destroyed British Forts. Angry over lack of trade. Britain closed all lands west of Appalachian Mts. All land  British. William Pitt Back: Prime Minister of Britain. Raised taxes and borrowed money to fund the war. Sent soldiers to Canada and attacked French colonies in Asia  Seven Years War. Treaty of Paris Back: Britain, France, and Spain signed a treaty in Paris, France; ending the F&I War & Seven Years War in Europe. Britain: Canada and lands East of Mississippi River. Spain: New Orleans (French) Battle of Quebec Back: British invade New France in Canada. Lay siege – An enemy force is surrounded, trapped, and starved in surrendering. Heavy loss to the French

Turn to PAGE 113 in the textbook. Describe the importance and / or purpose of each action under the tabs British Actions Sugar Act Stamp Act Example: Protest Describe the consequences of each reaction under the tabs. Colonial Reactions Turn to PAGE 113 in the textbook. Summarize British Actions & Colonial Reactions. Provide a sketch for one action and one reaction. Quartering Act Townshend Act Example Boycott Tea Act Intolerable Acts Example: Boston Tea Party

British Response to the Boston Tea Party Taxation Without Representation Sugar Act Tax on trade of molasses. Intended to encourage Colonists to buy imported molasses w/ a tax rather than smuggle it. Stamp Act Placed a tax on printed media. Required an official government stamp. Townsend Act Placed a tax on certain imported goods: ex. Glass & tea. Colonists being taxed without their consent. British Response to the Boston Tea Party Coercive Acts Limited Town meetings to once a year. Suspended Massachusetts general court. Intolerable to British Colonies Limited Colonial govt. Authority placed on British leaders & laws. Quebec Act Stripped Massachusetts, Connecticut, & Virginia to claims to western lands. Favored British & French religion vs. Colonists.

The Boston Massacre showed that Colonists couldn’t trust the British. Comparing Two Opposing Sides Patriots Most fought in the American Army. Led by Sons of Liberty / Continental Congress Lead Boycotts and protests. Four Things that Led to the Call for Independence Taxation Without Representation Colonists angry they were being taxed without consent (Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townsend Act) British Actions led to Colonial Unity The Boston Massacre showed that Colonists couldn’t trust the British. Both Faced Harassment. Both groups were colonists. Tried to convince others to join their cause. First Continental Congress Gathering of 56 delegates from every colony. Renewed boycotts and colonies to have armed militias. Sent grievances to the king. Loyalists Some fought in the British Army. Worked for the King or benefited from the status quo. Some left to go back to Britain. Second Continental Congress Signed the Declaration of Independence. Officially separated from Britain.

Battles of the American Revolution Time Line Pages: 104-116 127-137 ____1770____ Date French and Indian War Battle _British_ Outcome Description / Importance Great Britain won land west of Appalachian Mts. & Canada from France. __________ Date The Boston Massacre Battle Outcome Description / Importance __________ Date Lexington and Concord Battle Outcome Description / Importance __________ Date Battle of Bunker Hill Battle Outcome Description / Importance __________ Date Battle of Trenton Battle Outcome Description / Importance __________ Date Battle of Saratoga Battle Outcome Description / Importance __________ Date Battle of Yorktown Battle Outcome Description / Importance

Video – America: The Story of Us 1. Receive a worksheet 2. Divide questions between you and your shoulder partner, odd or even. 3. Notebook Check during video by teacher. Have notebooks out!

Homework / Extra Credit Acknowledgement of Course Expectations. This was due September 25, 2015.

Exit Slip / Ticket out of the Door Were the colonists justified in resisting British policies after the French and Indian War?