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Dear Colonists, Because of the French and Indian War, Britain has increased our debt. Since we helped you to keep your land, We have decided that you owe us a debt of gratitude that must be repaid. In the coming months we will begin imposing new laws. As loyal citizens of British Colonies, we are asking you to find information about how these laws will effect you, and you will explain the events that led to your revolution. You will report your findings to us using three different media projects to create a “Digital Portfolio”. Use the resources provided to investigate the events. Pay attention to the actions of Nathanial Bacon, Thomas Paine and Patrick Henry. Complete the Web Quest Guide sheet before you begin!find information resources Your Royal Sovereign, King George III (and your Teachers!!) 3

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To complete this part of the Investigation: 1. Use the resources page (page 4), to explain the following laws: the Sugar Act and The Stamp Act – explain the colonists reactions to the laws. Explain the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party – give details!resources 2. Use page 6 - Record two pieces of information and copy a picture from each of the websites – located beneath each of the historical figures that follow: Nathanial Bacon, Thomas Paine and Patrick Henry. 3. Explain why these events and people are important to the American Revolution. 4. Using Microsoft PowerPoint, create ONE Digital Scrapbook page for each event and each person. (Scrapbook would be minimum 7 pages – with title page)Your Scrapbook pages should include: *1. A short description of the event * 2. An image of the person and could have an image of the event *3. An analysis of the information (why is it important)with supporting details. *4. A cover page to introduce the scrapbook of your digital portfolio with an appropriate title, illustration, your name, and period. When this is complete, please read the next letter for further directions on the next portion of the project. We know your report will be excellent. Your Royal Sovereign, King George III 5

Background Information: Includes date and detailed summary of events (historical figures – include a photo/image) 4 points possible One Digital Scrapbook page for each person and each event - using Microsoft PowerPoint 10 points possible Includes cover slide with appropriate title, illustration, name and period. Work is neat and expressive. 2 points possible Uses correct mechanics of language: Paragraph form, spelling, legible. 2 points possible Analysis is correctly related to each event2 points possible TOTAL POINTS20 points possible 6

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Dear Patriots, Following the French and Indian War, The British, believed we in the colonies owe them something for helping us defend our land. However, we owe nothing to the British because we helped them in their fight with the French. Britain has decided to implement many new measures upon us. The most controversial of these are the new taxes that have been placed on us. Although we are used to being controlled by the British, these new measures are crossing the line. May be we feel this way since we have been going through a time of increasing prosperity. The population in our colonies has been growing at a rapid pace, we have a say in how society and government are run, and maybe most importantly, the common people of society are starting to read literature that encourages new democratic ideals and also highlights the shortcomings of the British Parliament. SO, an urgent matter has come before this legislative body. A revolution has started! In order to gain a better understanding of these events, we are requesting you complete the following missions. Your first mission awaits you. Using your resources, find Lexington and go there quickly! When you have completed that mission your services will be retained for two more missions. Good luck...Your first mission resources, President of the Continental Congress, Peyton Randolph 8

Your mission is as follows: 1. Using your resource page 11, find some background information on the battle at Lexington. 2. Use the Flip Cameras, to interview the participants to determine who fired first. 3. We expect a well- organized digital portfolio when you are done. Your portfolio must include: *A. A short description of the battle at Lexington with the major events * B. A scripted and edited video clip of you’re a participants account of who fired first. *C. An analysis of the information you collected from the people “interviewed” to determine who fired first with supporting details from research. *D. A cover slide to introduce this section of your digital portfolio with an appropriate title and illustration. This is a difficult mission. However, we know your report will be excellent. When finished, please read your next mission - Report from Saratoga. President of the Continental Congress, Peyton Randolph 9

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Background Information: Includes date, setting, detailed summary of events 4 points possible Includes Video Interview Clip and script which identifies who shot first. 5 points possible Includes Analysis of the information collected from the people “interviewed” with supporting details – Relevance to Revolution 5 points possible Includes introductory portion with appropriate title and information. Work is neat and expressive. 2 points possible Uses correct mechanics of language: Paragraph form, spelling, legible. 2 points possible All members contributed2 points possible TOTAL POINTS20 points possible 11

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Dear Patriots, Congratulations on the completion of your first mission! I was very pleased with the information collected. However, the revolution continues! In order to gain a deeper understanding, all elements of the revolution, should be explored – therefore, I am requesting that you perform a second mission. Using resource page 15, research the Battle of Saratoga, give an in depth report on what occurred.resource page 15, Thank you for your continued service to your country in this time of crisis. Your second mission awaits you. Good luck...Your second mission President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock 13

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Your Mission is as follows: 1. Use resource page 21, research the Battle of Saratoga enhance your Digital Portfolio by adding: *A. Make your own computerized map of the battlefield. *B. How did battle start, summary of military action, who won? *C. Significance of battle on the Revolution. *D. Description of setting - date, weather, commanding officers and numbers of troops involved. We know we will receive an excellent report. When finished, please read your next mission - Letter from Yorktown. President of the Continental Congress, John Hancock 15

Background Information: Includes date, setting, detailed summary of events 8 points possible Significance of battle to American Revolution clearly outlined5 points possible Includes computerized map of battlefield5 points possible Uses correct mechanics of language: Paragraph form, spelling, legible. 2 points possible TOTAL POINTS20 points possible 16

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Dear Patriots, Good work on the completion of your Missions! We were once again satisfied with the information you have collected. As the revolution continues, we once again need your help! For your final mission as a patriot, you are needed as a soldier at Yorktown. Using your resource page 21, find Yorktown and go there quickly! Also, your uncle, William Burnet, a member of the Continental Congress, has requested you write him a personal account of what the war means to America. You may want to look here for his expectations. Thank you for your continued service to your country in this time of crisis. Your final mission awaits you. When you have successfully completed that mission your services to your country will be complete. Good luck... resource page 21, Your final mission President of the Continental Congress, Thomas McKean 18

Your mission is as follows: 1. You are needed as a soldier at Yorktown. Use resource page 21, to write your uncle, William Burnet, a personal account of what the war means to America. This requires you to: *A. Write some background information on the conditions and events of this battle. *B. Explain why you feel the colonies are justified in fighting this war for independence. As a colonist explain your feelings about your feelings on this battle in particular - and why you feel that way. *C. Create or locate a map of the battlefield *D. Create a photographic montage of what you are seeing on the battlefield. We salute your dedication, your uncle awaits your letter. President of the Continental Congress, Thomas McKean 19

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Background Information: Includes date, setting, detailed summary of events 4 points possible Reasons that you (a person living at the time of the American Revolution) think the colonies are justified in fighting for independence 6 points possible Includes map of battlefield3 points possible Includes photographic montage of scenes from the battlefield that is neat and expressive 5 points possible Uses correct mechanics of language: Letter form, spelling, legible. 2 points possible TOTAL POINTS20 points possible 21

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