1. ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE U.S. History October 13 / 14, 2014

2. ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE Objective: Examine the prevailing issues to independence in the American Colonies by synthesizing information. Purpose: To think about our place in this world and how we, may someday, express grievances toward a relationship and desire independence. Standard(s): 1.3 - Students will summarize the American Revolution and post-revolutionary outcomes as they apply to the 20th century by utilizing one of the big 11 social studies skills. 1.4 - Students will explain how the failures of the Articles of Confederation led to the creation of the United States Constitution by utilizing one of the big 11 social studies skills. 1.5 - Students will explain the issues involved in the creation of the United States Constitution, including the major compromises made during the Constitutional Convention by utilizing one of the big 11 social studies skills Historical Thinking Skill: Analysis & Synthesis.

3. WARM-UP: RE-CAP FROM LAST WEEK What were some things that we learned last week about the American Revolutionary War?

4. INTERACTIVE JOURNALS: ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE Cut out Road to Independence sections and glue into journal / notebook / binder. Cut in between portions to create individual tabs to add notes to. You will have 15 minutes to complete this portion.

5. Taxation Without Representation Colonists didn’t want to be taxed on imported British goods – If they had no representation in Parliament. British actions led to colonial unity Boston Massacre – Shooting unarmed citizens. Boston Tea Party – Not buying tea. Sons/daughters of liberty. First Continental Congress Adopted measures for renewed boycotts of British goods, formation of militias, and appeal to the king outlining grievances. Second Continental Congress Drafted the Declaration of Independence from Britain. Four Things that Led to the Call for Independence Comparing Two Opposing Sides Patriots People who rebelled against Great Britain. Most fought in the American Army. Lead boycotts and protests – No Taxation without Representation. Led by Sons of Liberty / Continental Congress. Both Faced harassment. Both groups were colonists. Tried to convince others to join. Loyalists People who remained loyal to Great Britain. Were afraid to be left behind without protection from Britain. Some fought in the British army. Some left to go back to Britain. Worked for the king or benefited from the status quo.

6. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE … LIKE BREAKING UP WITH A BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND OR DIVORCING A PARENT … Intro / Preamble Letting you know why we’re breaking up. Body This is what a relationship “should” be like. Grievances / Conclusion List of reasons why you’re breaking up. Last Sentences Tried to resolve. We broke up… The End… It’s Over.

7. ASSIGNMENT: THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Using pages 123-126 in the textbook. Answer Questions #1-8 on page 126 by reading from the Declaration of Independence. Write in complete sentences. Write in your journal / binder / notebook.

8. CLOSURE: EXIT SLIP OUT OF THE DOOR 1. What images do you see in the photograph? 2. What does the snake represent? 3. What do the letters represent? 3. What do you think the message means?