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

--John Adams

Friday, September 5, 2025

Week of Sept. 8-12, 2k25

Welcome to the Road to the 
American Revolution!


We have an American Revolution essay to write & some Second Continental Congress work to do!  PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY!

American Revolution Unit Q's -- Quiz grade!

  1. Are you surprised that life in the colonies was better than those living back in England?  Why do you think this? (opinionated)

  2. By 1750, where did most colonists live?  Why do you think the colonists lived so close to the ocean?

  3. In the 1750s, What were four things the colonists had in common?  Try to put the answers in your own words.

  4. Watch the French & Indian War BrainPop  CLICK ME TO WATCH THE BRAINPOP and answer the following Q:  What nations fought in the war & what were they fighting over?

  5. During the war, Benjamin Franklin had an idea & what was that idea? What was the Albany Plan of Union & did it work?...Be ready to look at the Join, or Die flag.

  6. The Proclamation of 1763 was similar to a president writing an executive order.  What was the proclamation made by King George III after the French & Indian War?

  7. How did the British government decide to pay for the French & Indian war debt & why did they the feel this was the best way for paying the war debt?

  8. What was the purpose of the Sugar Act & were the measures effective?

  9. Why did British Parliament pass the:

    1. Stamp Act

    2. Quartering Act

    3. Townshend Acts

    4. Tea Act

    5. Intolerable Acts

  10. How did the colonists respond to the passage of these taxes by Great Britain?  Do you think their actions are justified?  Why/why not?

  11. Who were the Sons of Liberty and how were they some of the leading advocates for the colonists during the Revolution?



Here is a video showing you how to write the American Revolution Essay in case you need it!



Second Continental Congress Information:  This research will be done both in and outside of class.  You need to do the following:  Read carefully! Second Continental Congress Doc



Here is how you will use ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/  – You may ask ChatGPT the following Q’s and you may use that information in your paragraph.  If you do not understand something from ChatGPT, you need to ask Mr. Barry!  It’s part of the job description!  Ask ME!  You will also use the content from the page

ChatGPT Q’s:
  1. Can you tell me how the average colonist felt about Great Britain in 1765 and explain it to an 8th grader? 
  2. Can you provide a brief biography of (Delegate name) of (Name of colony)?
  3. Explain to a middle school student how (Delegate name) of (Name of colony) felt about writing and signing the Declaration of Independence.
  4. Can you explain to an 8th grader how (Delegate name) of (Name of colony) was important in the Second Continental Congress?
  5. Which region of the colonies was most against declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776?
  6. How did the (Name of colony) feel about the Second Continental Congress' desire to write a Declaration of Independence?
  7. Did the 13 colonies want to declare independence from Great Britain in 1775? 


Q’s answered in a minimum of one paragraph! → QUIZ Grade! Huzzah!
  1. What is your name, what colony are you from, how old are you in 1775, and name one of your occupations/jobs.
  2. What are two important things you think other delegates should know about your colony?
  3. Is your colony mostly patriotic, loyal, or moderate – Based on the maps, colonial history summaries & your findings.
  4. Do you feel like your colony should have more or less of a say in the meeting? Why is this? (inference-based!)
  5. Do you (your delegate) believe the colonists should remain loyal to Great Britain? – This is an inference-based Q that you should answer based on our discussions & your readings about the colonists and your delegateWhat do you think would be the best way to fix the problems between Great Britain and the 13 colonies? Come up with one solution to best repair the relationship between Great Britain and the 13 colonies. How do you think your delegate contributed to the Second Cont. Congress?


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