1. LE4-C2S1T6pg17-30 Portraits of Patriots

2. Describe and provide examples of noteworthy contributions of selected American patriots throughout history.

3. Lesson Objectives Identify selected American patriots
Match the names of selected American patriots to their patriotic action
Define patriot
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4. CPS Key Word Questions (1-2)
Key Words
CPS Key Word Questions (1-2)
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5. Key Words
______ – a person who loves, defends or supports the ideals of their country.
_________ – an action or event that has happened before and can be regarded as an argument for doing it again.
Patriot
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6. CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
Warm Up Questions
CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
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7. Warm Up Question
Which patriotic contribution would you be most willing to fight for?
Women’s rights
Foreign policy
Democracy
Religious freedom
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8. Warm Up Question True or False:
The American Revolution was fought against Germany when they imposed what colonists thought were unfair taxes and regulations.
True
False
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It was fought against Britain not Germany.

9. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)
Opening Question
List 2-3 privileges you have being part of a democratic nation which honors the rights of the individual.
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10. Introduction
Many of the people we think of as patriots are individuals involved in the American Revolution.
They challenged the way government operated and helped start a new nation.
Others performed great service to the United States in the 20th century.
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11. Abigail Adams (1744-1818) Married to President John Adams for 54 years
Urged husband to fight for women’s rights for independence
Mother to President John Quincy Adams
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12. John Adams (1735-1826) Prominent thinker and writer of his time
Edited the Declaration of Independence
Wrote the “Defense of the Constitution of the United States”
Served as president from
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13. Samuel Adams (1722-1803) Member of the Caucus Club
Led grievance against the Sugar Act and Stamp Act
Organized an economic boycott against Britain
Served in Continental Congress
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14. Crispus Attucks (1723-1770) Escaped slavery and worked on wharves
Led a group of 50 men to protest the presence of British troops
The British fought back killing him and 4 others
Now known as the Boston Massacre
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15. Benjamin Franklin ( )
Helped establish the first lending libraries
Scientific pursuits: stove, electricity, lightning rod, bifocals
Repeal of the Stamp Act
On the committee to write the Declaration of Independence
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16. Elbridge Gerry (1744-1814) Served in the Continental Congress
Opposed to a large standing army
Believed in a strong, central government
Vice president for James Madison
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17. Nathan Hale (1755-1776) Soldier and hero of the American Revolution
Spied on the British troops on Long Island
Captured and hung without trial
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
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18. Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804)
Lobbied to strengthen the national government
Authored The Federalist Papers persuading New York to approve the Federalist Constitution
Structured the new nation’s fiscal system
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19. John Hancock ( )
Supported merchant businesses by opposing the Stamp Act
First member to sign the Declaration of Independence
First governor of Massachusetts
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20. Patrick Henry (1736-1799) Prominent trial lawyer
Opposed the new Constitution
Fought to establish the Bill of Rights
“Give me liberty of give me death.”
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21. Thomas Jefferson ( )
Wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
Advocated religious freedom and the separation between church and state
Opposed a strong central government
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22. James Madison (1751-1836) Supported a strong central government
Instrumental in adding the Bill of Rights
“Father of the Constitution”
Collaborated on writing The Federalist Papers
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23. Charles Pinckney ( )
Submitted a plan for the Constitution that influenced the final draft
As Minister of Spain helped the surrender of Florida to the U.S.
Opposed the Missouri Compromise
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24. Molly Pitcher ( )
Carried water for her husband and other soldiers on the Battle of Monmouth
When her husband was wounded she took over and continued firing the cannon
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25. Paul Revere ( )
Took part in the Boston Tea Party with the Sons of Liberty
Famous for his ride warning that the British were coming
Designed the first seal for the united colonies
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26. Roger Sherman (1721-1793) Major influence behind the Great Compromise
Senate – equal representation between states
House – representation is based on population
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27. George Washington (1732-1799) Commanded the entire Virginia militia
Commander in Chief of the Continental forces
As the first president of the U.S. he set the precedent for everything he did as chief executive
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28. Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) Served in the army during World War I
General of the Army during World War II
Commander of the UN military forces during the Korean Conflict
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29. George S. Patton ( )
Arguably the most admired and controversial American general in World War II
One of the most successful American field commanders of any war
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30. CPS Lesson Questions (3-4)
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31. Lesson Question Why did many of the patriots oppose the Constitution?
It gave the church too much power.
It over protected the rights of people.
It provided for a strong central government.
It gave state government too much power.
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32. Lesson Question
What document was created to amend the Constitution and provide for the civil liberties of the people?
Declaration of Independence
The Great Compromise
The Federalist Papers
Bill of Rights
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33. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)
Closing Question
Most patriots are not famous. There are many all around you. Name 2-3 people that you view as patriots and list 2-3 reasons why.
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34. Questions

35. Copyright Information
Images in this lesson were taken from:
Microsoft© Clip Art Gallery
Library of Congress; Public Domain
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