1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute September 9, 2011 U.S. History Mr. Green

2. 1. Thomas Paine wrote this, spurring many colonists toward demanding independence from Britain. A. Common Sense B. Townshend Acts C. Intolerable Acts D. Stamp Act 2. The first fighting between redcoats and minutemen occurred during the A. Boston Massacre B. Battle of Lexington C. Battle of Monmouth D. Battle of Bunker Hill 3. According to John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, expressed in the Declaration of Independence, governmental power should be based on A. historical examples B. the consent of the people C. the principles of loyalty and sacred honor D. the complete independence of each individual 4. This is the date the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the colonies A. July 2, 1776 B. July 4, 1976 C. July 4, 1776 D. July 4, 1876 5. This tax halved the duty on foreign-made molasses A. Stamp Act B. Sugar Act C. Sweetener Act D. Intolerable Act

3. The students will explain the mounting tensions between the colonies and Great Britain by examining the violence that occurred on North American soil and the Declaration of Independence Warm-up Question: Describe a sports event or contest in which a seemingly weaker person defeated a stronger one. Give reasons for why they think that happened Motivation: “Give me liberty or give me death.” Patrick Henry What makes this quote so powerful? What predictions can you make about the Revolution based on the quotation?

4. Fighting at Lexington and Concord April 18, 1775-Ride of Paul Revere April 19, 1775-Redcoats neared Concord, CT The 2 nd Continental Congress Much debate on the next steps for the colonies Appointed George Washington commander of the Continental Army Authorized the printing of money and a committee to deal with foreign nations.

5. Misnamed battle Breed’s Hill-Redcoats dealt 3000 casualties compared to 311 for the minutemen. Second Continental Congress issued the Olive Branch Petition to the King for a return to harmony, but the King declared the colonists in rebellion.

6. Ideas behind the Revolution Grew out of the Enlightenment-What was the Enlightenment?

7. Groups of students will paraphrase and explain in modern language the 4 parts of the Declaration Each group will be assigned 1 section. Within that group, members will divide the work to include all participants. Students will rewrite the section in modern English, using words everyone in the group understands and agrees to use.

8.  Read Chapter 2 Section 2 for Monday  Begin preparing for test on Tuesday September 20 th.