Revolution & Protest
American history
Index
OBJECTIVES
Activity 2
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Chapter 5
Activity 3
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Activity 1
Homework
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Objectives
Students will demonstrate their ability to read, analyze, and comprehend the events preceded the Revolutionary War.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of current and historical political ideaolgies.
Students will be able to recognize differing perspectives and points of view.
Students will be able to understand the larger historical & intellectual contexts of the Declaration of Independence
Students will engage in critical thinking through exploration of protests in both Revolutionary times and through current events.
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Chapter 5
The American Revolution
Through a long period encompassing several wars, British North American colonists had just helped to win a world war and most colonists had never been more proud to be British.And yet, in a little over a decade, those same colonists would declare their independence and break away from the British Empire. Seen from 1763, nothing would have seemed as improbable as the American Revolution.
- What is "revolution"?
- What is "protest"?
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INDIVIDUAL READING
Activity 1
Declaration & Resolves of the First Continental Congress
Using the link above, read the Declaration & Resolves of the First Continental Congress. We will use a reading protocol to find information that speaks to you, and share with the classroom in a large group discussion.
LARGE GROUP DISCUSSION
Activity 2
IMPORTANT REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS
Use this link to add your ideas to the board. http://bit.ly/4hykg8k
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Taking Action
Activity 3
Do the grievances of the Declaration of Independence still ring true today?
The Declaration of Independence... as an act of Protest
In your assigned small group, compare the Declaration of Independence with events of today. Create a protest sign for each.
Group 6
Group 1
Group 2
Group 7
Group 3
Group 8
Group 4
Group 9
Group 5
Group 10
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What do you think?
Assignment
Ch. 5 Short Essay Assignment...
Having read Chapter 5, and having had time to discuss with peers the ideas behind why the colonists protested vehemently against taxes and other representations of the politics of King George III, write a short essay as a personal account that is related to one of the grievances of the Declaration of Independence, detailing how you identify with it. Would you protest or not, and why? This essay assignment should follow these guidelines: one to two pages, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citations in Chicago/Turabian style.
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Revolution & Protest
American history
Index
OBJECTIVES
Activity 2
Pag. 3
Pag. 6
Chapter 5
Activity 3
Pag. 4
Pag. 7
Activity 1
Homework
Pag. 5
Pag. 8
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Objectives
Students will demonstrate their ability to read, analyze, and comprehend the events preceded the Revolutionary War.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of current and historical political ideaolgies.
Students will be able to recognize differing perspectives and points of view.
Students will be able to understand the larger historical & intellectual contexts of the Declaration of Independence
Students will engage in critical thinking through exploration of protests in both Revolutionary times and through current events.
Image Source
Source Citation
Chapter 5
The American Revolution
Through a long period encompassing several wars, British North American colonists had just helped to win a world war and most colonists had never been more proud to be British.And yet, in a little over a decade, those same colonists would declare their independence and break away from the British Empire. Seen from 1763, nothing would have seemed as improbable as the American Revolution.
Image Source
INDIVIDUAL READING
Activity 1
Declaration & Resolves of the First Continental Congress
Using the link above, read the Declaration & Resolves of the First Continental Congress. We will use a reading protocol to find information that speaks to you, and share with the classroom in a large group discussion.
LARGE GROUP DISCUSSION
Activity 2
IMPORTANT REVOLUTIONARY IDEAS
Use this link to add your ideas to the board. http://bit.ly/4hykg8k
Image Source
Taking Action
Activity 3
Do the grievances of the Declaration of Independence still ring true today?
The Declaration of Independence... as an act of Protest
In your assigned small group, compare the Declaration of Independence with events of today. Create a protest sign for each.
Group 6
Group 1
Group 2
Group 7
Group 3
Group 8
Group 4
Group 9
Group 5
Group 10
Image Source
What do you think?
Assignment
Ch. 5 Short Essay Assignment...
Having read Chapter 5, and having had time to discuss with peers the ideas behind why the colonists protested vehemently against taxes and other representations of the politics of King George III, write a short essay as a personal account that is related to one of the grievances of the Declaration of Independence, detailing how you identify with it. Would you protest or not, and why? This essay assignment should follow these guidelines: one to two pages, double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and citations in Chicago/Turabian style.
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