Over the next few weeks, we'll be very busy learning about the events of the American Revolution which led to a pivotal moment in American and World History; the Second Continental Congress Meeting. Our Second Cont. Congress will be on Thursday, September 24, 1775 in the Media Center from 10:00--3:30. Over the next few weeks, here are some important due dates:
-September 21 - History Channel Magazine Cover Due
-September 21 - Delegate Template Due
-September 30 - American Revolution Paper Due
Day 1
In Class: Finish Colonial Slavery if we need to, and then begin the Revolution! This packet contains ALL of the information regarding the American Revolution 1765-1776. American Revolution Packet. We will do a lot of reading in class with some video podcasts to watch for HW.
HW: Please watch the following Video Podcast below and be ready to discuss some of the events of the Revolution. You do not need to take notes.
Notes: Pay attention to the due dates!!! -- Here is the Second Cont. Congress Information and Paper Assignment: 2nd Cont. Cong and Paper Information
Day 2
In Class: Discussion of the American Revolution -- Fr. and Indian War, Proclamation Line of 1763, Sugar Act 1764, Stamp Act of 1765, EFFIGIES and LIBERTY TREES!!!
HW: None...
Notes: Pay attention to the due dates!!! -- Here is the Second Cont. Congress Information and Paper Assignment: 2nd Cont. Cong and Paper Information
Tar and Feathering!!!
An Effigy in a Liberty Tree
In Class: Continue our discussion about the American Revolution: Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, and response to the Massacre....
HW: None...
Notes: Pay attention to the due dates!!! -- Here is the Second Cont. Congress Information and Paper Assignment: 2nd Cont. Cong and Paper Information
GREAT VIDEO on American Revolution if you want to watch it this weekend!!!