1. Unit 1: The Colonial Era

2. Exploration of the New World
Columbian Exchange
Day 1

3. Complete the Student Survey (blank copies are on the black cart)
Do Now
Complete the Student Survey (blank copies are on the black cart)

4. Textbooks
IF YOU ARE USING ONE OF MY IPADS, SIT SILENTLY DURING THIS ACTIVITY 1: DELETE iBooks off your iPad 2: Download iBooks in your own name 3: Delete any pictures, videos or games that you no longer need/use/care about – we need lots of space! 4: Using Mr. Miller’s gift card, download “The Americans” textbook

5. Diagnostic quiz
On Edmodo!

6. Looking forward Tonight’s Homework: Reading Day 2 (on Edmodo)
Friday: Quiz
13 Colonies Map
Columbian Exchange
Colonial Regions

7. European exploration 1492: “Columbus sailed the ocean blue…”
1500s: Reasons for Spanish exploration: Gold, Glory and God
1500s: Reasons for French exploration: fur trade!
1600s: Reasons for British exploration: at first, economic opportunities

8. Age of exploration timeline
Step 1: Open the Timeline template (Unit 1 Folder on Edmodo) Step 2: Scan the QR codes throughout the classroom Step 3: Match the event to the correct year or time period (You may need to research the events in your textbook if you do not remember or know the answer!) Step 4: Completely answer all of the analysis questions on the timeline Step 5: your timeline to Ms. Keale

9. Colonial regions Why did separate regions develop in the Americas?
Who were some of the early American settlers? Where did they go?
Are there still big differences between these regions of the United States?
Establishing a Colony:
Social
Political
Economic

10. Establishment of Colonies
Day 2

11. Do Now
Reading Quiz on Edmodo - paper copies on the black cart You may not use any notes that you took on last night’s reading (I want to learn about how well you can remember what you read)
When you have finished, make sure you have downloaded Reading #3 to your iPad for homework tonight
If you have extra time, work on your map skills OR study the Unit 1 flashcards on Study Blue

12. Looking Forward Reading #3 on Edmodo tonight
Quiz on Friday (use the study guide on Evernote – also on Edmodo)
13 colonies
Similarities and differences between the colonial regions
Early colonial governments (today’s topic!)

13. England in the Americas: Virginia
First English settlement: Jamestown, Virginia
Economic opportunities (cash crops like tobacco and rice – Carolina gold?)
Religion played very little role in the settlement of Virginia and other Southern colonies
Head right system
Development of the plantation system (indentured servants and slaves)
Social structure: hierarchical (gentry)
Slavery, middle passage, gentry, publican education not an option

14. England in the Americas: New England
Puritans: wanted to “purify” or reform the Church of England
Pilgrims: Plymouth Rock
Puritans: Massachusetts Bay Colony
“City on the Hill” – model community, no religious tolerance
Rebels (Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson)  Rhode Island
Government shouldn’t punish those with other religious beliefs
Economics: ship building, trade and fishing – Boston is a trade center
Salem Witch Trials
Puritans promote public education

15. England in the Americas: middle colonies
Maryland
Pennsylvania
High degree of religious tolerance – for Christians
Maryland Toleration Act of 1649
Quakers
Pacifists
Wanted to set up a colony based on the principles of:
Equality
Cooperation
Religious Tolerance
BOUGHT land from the Native Americans
BOTH: Economics based on agriculture and commerce
Large trading cities like New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
Slavery not as numerous
BOTH: Culturally diverse, urban areas grow and develop, hierachical

16. British colony Example Religion Society Politics Economics
New England
Massachusetts
Puritan: Little religious tolerance
“City on a hill”
Egalitarian
Town hall meetings
Mayflower Compact
Ship building
Mid Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Quakers: limited diversity, tolerance
Exports
Food
Southern
Virginia
South Carolina
Little role
Hierarchical
Virginia House of Burgesses
Cash crops
Caribbean
Barbados
Hierarchy

17. British politics Limited government: based on the rule of law
Magna Carta: Granted nobles various legal rights and prevented the King from imposing taxes without the consent of a council
Parliament: House of Lords and House of Commons
English Bill of Rights: Monarch cannot interfere with Parliament elections, granted citizens the right to a speedy trial, forbade cruel and unusual punishment, right to petition the government
Common law: based on tradition or past court decisions
Enlightenment: natural rights (John Locke)

18. Politics in the British Colonies
Salutary neglect: English government basically lets the colonists govern themselves
Representative governments: people elect their officials and have a vote
New England
Mayflower Compact: elected legislature, rule by locals, government derived power from the people
Town meetings
Seek to enforce the will of God (leaders were usually religious leaders)
Connecticut: government’s power comes from free consent of the people and is limited
Virginia
House of Burgesses
Elected by the people: colonial legislatures
Appointed by the King: colonial governor
= Tension
Who held more power??

19. House of burgesses Roles:
Burgesses – Participating in the government
Scribe – Keeps notes
Timekeeper – Reminds of the group of time limits
Rules:
Do not talk while others are talking
Respond to each other, not around
PROBLEM: Native Americans are invading on our crops The House of Burgesses needs to decide how the colony will address the crisis

20. Write one paragraph in response
Exit Slip
Why was the House of Burgesses and its processes significant in American colonization?
Write one paragraph in response
In your response make sure to include:
An explanation of the significance of the House of Burgesses
An explanation of the significance of the House of Burgesses’ decision processes
An explanation of the significance from the Colonists’ point of view
An explanation of the significance from the Native Americans’ point of view
Elements or events from the reenactment to support your argument.

21. Long Term Causes of the American Revolution
Day 3

22. Do Now
Which of the following had the biggest impact on colonial life in the mid 1700s:
Politics (government structures)
Religion
Economics (the way money was made or lost)
In your notes, write 2 sentences explaining your choice. Use specific examples in your argument.

23. Looking Forward Today: Quiz Tonight: Monday: Parent Survey!
No homework!
Monday: Parent Survey!

24. Prezi Download the “Prezi Viewer” App
Username: Password: burke
Download “Long Term Causes of the American Revolution”

25. Quiz You will have up to 20 minutes to complete the quiz
When you have finished the quiz, immediately begin the Prezi
“Think about it” = jot down notes on your thoughts
“Write this down” = write it down in your notes

26. Long term Causes of the American Revolution
Salutary neglect
Economic practices: mercantilism
1660: Navigation Acts
British colonies could sell certain goods only to England
Goods sold to other countries had to pay a tax (duty)

27. French and Indian War (“Seven years war”)
Results:
France gives up all land east of the Mississippi River
Britain is the one, true colonial power in North America
Britain is heavily in debt
1760: Writs of assistance
Proclamation of 1763

28. Royal Acts and Taxes The 13 colonies were now royal colonies
Sugar Act: import tax on sugar, violated the right to a trial by jury
Stamp Act: Taxed nearly all printed materials by requiring it bear a government tax
Stamp Act Congress: “No taxation without representation” – James Otis
Boycott of British goods
Sons of Liberty
Declaratory Act: Parliament had the authority to impose laws on the colonies

29. Short-Term Causes of the American Revolution
Day 4

30. Do Now
What kind of government existed in the thirteen colonies before the American Revolution? What country ruled the thirteen colonies? Who actually had power?

31. Looking Forward Tonight’s Homework: Test on Friday
The Americans: Chapter 4, Section 2: Ideas Help Start a Revolution
Answer all “Main Idea” questions in your notes
Test on Friday

32. Revolutionary Cause 1767: Townshend Acts: taxed imported goods
March 5, 1770: Boston Massacre
December 1773: Boston Tea Party
Sons of Liberty
1774: Coercive Act (aka “Intolerable Acts”)
Closed Boston Harbor
Military governor over Massachusetts
England expanded the Canadian border, taking land away from New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts (Maine)

33. The Boston Massacre
Became a rallying point for colonists against the British
Propaganda = what actually happened?
Vocab Terms
Bias: prejudice in favor or against one thing, person or group
Motive: a reason for doing something
Immediacy: direct and instant involvement
Accuracy: quality of being correct or precise
Reliability: dependability

34. Document A - Guided

35. Document B - Independent

36. Continental Congresses
April 1775: First Continental Congress
All but Georgia attended
Right to be represented in government, or govern themselves
April 1775: Lexington and Concord
“Shot heard round the world”
May 1775: Second Continental Congress
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Congress decided to stop seeking resolution and to declare independence

37. Timeline
In your notes, put the following events in chronological order:
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Writing of the Declaration of Independence
Establishment of Jamestown
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Tea Act
Establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses

38. Exit Ticket What does “bias” mean? What does “immediacy” mean?
What is a “motive”?
List two facts about the Boston Massacre
Write one sentence that explains how the Boston Massacre led to the American Revolution.

39. Declaration of Independence
Day 5

40. Do Now 1. Take out your homework for a homework check
2. Answer these questions in your notes:
Are you proud to be an American? Why or why not?
Would you rather live someplace else? Why or why not?
Who is your favorite American (you can not pick yourself!)

41. Looking forward
Tonight’s Homework: Chapter 4, Section 3 Write 1 sentence explaining the significance of each term or name Unit Test: FRIDAY! Keep studying on Study Blue! Use the Study Guide in the Unit 1 folder

42. Declaration of Independence
Written to further the cause of the colonists’ fight with Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson
Addressed to those colonies and colonists who remained loyal to King George III
Articulates the concept of limited government and egalitarianism
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”
Purpose of government: “secure those rights”
“Right of the people to alter or abolish” the government
Offender: King, not Parliament

43. Take a Look…
Open the “Declaration of Independence” worksheet on Edmodo
Whole group: 1-2
With a partner: 3-5
Independently: Remainder MAKE SURE to answer the Analysis Questions at the bottom
Send to Ms. Keale:
When done, begin homework

44. Results of the Declaration of Independence
Entered into an alliance with France
French don’t like English
French thought the colonists might be successful against the English
Provided the Americans with French naval support and supplies
Set up a new government in the 13 colonies: state constitutions
Bill of Rights
Based on the principles and ideas set for the in Declaration

45. American Revolutionary War Part 1
Day 6

46. Do Now

47. Looking Forward

48. The Revolutionary War April 1775: Battle of Lexington and Concord
The War: Colonists vs. British (“Redcoats”)
Colonists: Loyalists vs. Patriots
June 1775: Battle of Bunker Hill
July 1775: George Washington is appointed commander of the Continental Army
March 1776: British leave Boston and go to New York

49. American Revolutionary War Part 2
Day 7

50. Do Now

51. Looking Forward

52. The Revolutionary War December 1776: Battle of Trenton
September 1777: Battle of Saratoga
Winter : Valley Forge
Winter : British start focusing on the South
Francis Marion and Thomas Sumter fight guerrilla-style
October 19, 1781: Cornwallis surrendered to Washington at Yorktown
1783: Treaty of Paris and Great Britain recognizes US independence

53. Articles of Confederation
Day 8

54. Do Now

55. Looking Forward

56. Articles of Confederation
First set of laws in the US: Articles of Confederation
Each state maintains soveriegnty
Loosely unified as a nation
Why? Cautious about giving too much authority to a central government!