"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Week 5: Sept. 11-15, 2k17

Hey Gang!  Welcome to the 5th week of school and more American Revolution!  We've got a lot to cover this week regarding the events in the 1760s and 1770s as we prepare for our Second Cont. Congress on Sept. 29!  Huzzah!

Day 1
In Class:  Tar and Feathering again! Introduce the Sons of Liberty -- Who were they and what did they do??  -- Townshend Acts -- Boston Massacre -- John Adams DVD scenes of the Massacre and discussion
HW: None!


Day 2
In Class:  The Gaspee incident -- Tea Act -- Boston T ParTEA of 1773! -- Coercive Acts -- Oh man!
HW: None!

Day 3
In Class:  John Adams DVD Coercive/Intolerable Acts -- First Cont. Congress -- Colonies prepare for war!!!
HW: None!

Day 4
In Class:  American Revolution Quiz! -- Relax, it's short and easy...
HW: None!