1. Big Idea:
A great divide existed in the colonies during the American Revolution between Loyalists, Patriots, and Neutrals

2. Second Continental Congress
May 1775: Delegates meet in Philadelphia
Continental Army: established by the 2nd Continental Congress
George Washington put in charge of the army

3. Bunker Hill 2400 British vs. 1600 militia men
Fought on Breeds Hill outside of Boston
“Don’t shoot ‘till you see the whites of their eyes!”
Colonist fought hard, 3 charges towards the British
Colonist lost, but proved they could take on the British, many more British killed.

4. Taxes, Schmaxes. We want to stand with Britain!
Loyalist
Taxes, Schmaxes. We want to stand with Britain!
A person who wanted to stay under British Rule
Against Revolution

5. Give me liberty or give me death!
Patriot
For the revolution
Wanted to get out of British Tyranny
What are some examples of people like this?
Give me liberty or give me death!

6. Neutral Someone who is in the middle Can be for various reasons
Money, non-violence, etc

7. Activity
In groups of three you will create a short dialogue (conversation) between a Loyalist, Patriot, and Neutral colonist
Groups assigned
Read your character card for specifics of your person
Use your character cards to give your character some background in the dialogue

8. Dialogue Example
Loyalist: I am a secretary for General Howe, I feel England is the rightful ruler of the American colonies and the rebellion is the work of a few misguided colonists
Patriot: Yes, but as a member of the Rhode Island legislature I feel the policies of England place unnecessary strain on the colonies
Neutral: I feel the idea of war is wrong. I am a member of the Shaker religion and I am concerned with helping my group earn enough money to survive and build a new church
Loyalist: . . .

9. November 1 Agenda CNN Student News Day II Work Time on Skits
Brochure Check In
Work Time on Skits
Skit Presentations
Upcoming Conversation
Nurse Screenings: Bring Book

10. Activity
In groups of three you will create a short dialogue (conversation) between a Loyalist, Patriot, and Neutral colonist
Groups assigned
Read your character card for specifics of your person
Use your character cards to give your character some background in the dialogue

11. Dialogue Example
Loyalist: I am a secretary for General Howe, I feel England is the rightful ruler of the American colonies and the rebellion is the work of a few misguided colonists
Patriot: Yes, but as a member of the Rhode Island legislature I feel the policies of England place unnecessary strain on the colonies
Neutral: I feel the idea of war is wrong. I am a member of the Shaker religion and I am concerned with helping my group earn enough money to survive and build a new church
Loyalist: . . .

12. Exit Ticket (6 points)
Choose a side, Loyalist, Patriot, or Neutral, then name and describe three reasons why a person may choose this particular side

14. Analyzing the Declaration of Independence

15. Agenda Warm Up: Video Analysis Intro to Declaration of Independence
Analysis of the DOI

16. Daily Learning Objective
SWBAT: analyze the Declaration of Independence and describe its meaning by completing the Declaration of Independence Analysis Chart.

17. Warm Up
Watch the video below and select 1 main idea you gather from watching.

18. Topic: The Declaration of Independence EQ: When and Why was the DOI written?

19. Common Sense (p. 118) Written by Thomas Paine in 1776
Citizens, not kings, should make laws
Sold 50,000 copies
Motivated American’s to fight for their freedom from England

20. Common Sense

21. Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson
Announced colonies break away or freedom from Britain.
Unalienable Rights: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Said the King violated colonies rights by taxing them without consent
Said the colonies had the right to break away from England
July 4, 1776, signed by members of the 2nd Continental Congress.

22. Declaration

23. Declaration Analysis