1. US History 1 Chapter 5 1754-1783 Essential Question: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? Democracy Opportunity Equality Rights Liberty

2. Chapter Objectives Investigate the Essential Question. Visit the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Frameworks Chapter 5Chapter 5 Analyze chapter content to understand how the colonies gained their independence from Britain. Synthesize key content from the chapter and primary sources to assume the perspectives of four groups affected by the American revolution. Learn and use the Key Content Terms for this chapter.

3. Chapter Activities Define Chapter 5 vocabulary list: Do Now # 1 Read Chapter 5 in its entirety for homework! Participate in our Preview activity: Analyze the Chapter 5 opening page painting. Watch the Discovery Video segment: “The revolutionary War: Rebels and Redcoats” and complete Classroom Assignment # 1 Create a bar graph for Section 5.2. in Do Now # 3 Create a simple illustration for Section 5.3. in Do Now # 4 Create a Venn diagram for Section 5.4. in Do Now # 5 Sketch a map for Section 5.5 in Do Now # 6 Create a “opinion page” for our “Processing” activity. Actively participate in our student-centered Critical Thinking group discussion.

4. Chapter Vocabulary It is critical to your understanding of the chapter that you know what each of these vocabulary words mean! Declaration of Independence: Stamp Act: Committees of correspondence: Boston Tea Party: Intolerable Acts: Common Sense: Battle of Saratoga: Battle of Yorktown: Tyranny: Boycott: Militias: Mercenaries: Guerrilla warfare:

5. Chapter Requirements Complete and submit all “Do Now's”. Complete all reading assignments. Ensure that you have your textbook and your notebook with appropriate dividers in class at all times. Actively participate in all classroom activities.

6. Assessment Chapter 5 Quiz Create an editorial