Fever Model of Revolution Much like an illness, revolutions can also be studied in stages

Incubation Stage

Incubation Stage In an Illness A person becomes infected with illness Symptoms haven’t started In a Revolution Range of long term causes - political, social, economic, intellectual Can fester for years without any action

Symptomatic Stage

Symptomatic Stage In an Illness Starts to show symptoms in an observable way Cough, temperature may rise, may feel weak and queasy In a Revolution Direct action resulting from issues in incubation stage May include publication of works demand change, riots, or other direct responses to problems

Next box: Symptomatic Phase list down the events or ideas that would be part of the symptomatic phase of the American revolution Again, you should come up with at least 5

Crisis Stage Crisis Stage

Crisis Stage In an Illness Critical stage Either the fever breaks after getting worse OR The illness gets progressively worse and kills the individual In a Revolution Involves direct conflict - either through debate or a war. Can be prolonged or short Successful revolutions survive this stage - those that don’t are considered failed rebellions.

Convalescence Stage Convalescence

Convalescence Stage In an Illness In a Revolution The person might be weakened and susceptible to future illnesses The person might recover after a time, with new knowledge and experience that might prevent future illnesses In a Revolution Involves recovery from the Crisis Stage -sometimes taking years Issues that caused revolution are addressed - though everyone may not be satisfied.

Fever Model Directions Put the following events, ideas, things into chronological order Determine which belong in each phase Explain in 1-2 sentences why it belongs and contributes to the impending American Revolution *You must include other key terms and details to support your answers. The lack of which will result in loss of points.

Next step On paper I will give you, you will create your American Revolution Fever Model. Each phase must include an illustration of an event (like on story boards) you must identify 3 turning point events You must include relevant people and their contributing actions and ideas This must be neat, colored, accurate and artistic Approx. 100 points

Fever Model Events Intolerable Acts Boston Tea Party Magna Carta English Bill of Rights Stamp Act repealed Committees of Corespondence Stamp act Sugar Act Declaratory Acts Boston Massacre Second Continental Congress French – Indian War Enlightenment Shots at Lexington and Concorde

Fever Model Events England establishes colonies in North America Declaration of Independence War fought France supports revolution Treaty of Paris AoC Constitutional Convention Federalist Papers Constitution Ratified