Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5B: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? BELLWORK & SECTION 5.1: Respond to the prompt below in the section for Thursday 9-2-10. Explain what Thomas Paine meant when he wrote, “…we have it in our power to begin the world over again…” After the Bellwork, read Section 5.1 on page 47. 3. Create a new page #E3 and title it Section 5.1. 4. After reading, write out three(3) sentences from the text that correspond(match) to the visual details in the painting of the King George statue. Write your 3 sentences into your notebook.

Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5B: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? SECTION 5.2 NOTES (Bar Graph): Read Section 5.2, starting on page 48. Create a new page #E3 and title it Section 5.2. Then select six(6) important events that occurred between 1763 and 1775. Turn notebook sideways, on your blank new page, create a bar graph to show how tensions between Britain and the colonies increased as a result of each event. Beneath bar, write the event and date it occurred. Inside each bar, make a simple sketch to represent the event and write a sentence that explains the tension between Britain and the colonies. Arrange the bars on your graph chronologically(by date). Follow and use the example in the Notebook Guide.

REVIEW NOTES 5.2 (Bar Graph): Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5B: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? REVIEW NOTES 5.2 (Bar Graph): Considered to have greatly increased tensions between Britain and the colonies: The Stamp Act – 1765 – to raise revenue, every piece of printed paper had a stamp The Tea Act – 1773 – gave British East India Co. exclusive rights to sell tea to colonies, results in Boston Tea Party The Intolerable Acts – 1774 - shut down Boston Harbor, shut down civilian courts, shut down colonial government, English appointed governor, allowed housing of British troops, crimes committed by British troop sent back to England for trial Battles of Lexington and Concord – 1775 – actual shooting between sides, “shot heard round the world”, 1st battles of the war, rallied thousands of militia to Boston Increased tensions somewhat between Britain and the colonies: Proclamation of 1763 – colonist CAN’T settle west of Appalachian Mountains Townshend Acts – 1767 – taxes on imported British goods (glass, lead, paint, paper, tea) colonists used committees of correspondence for protests, repealed 1770, The Boston Massacre – 1770 – fight between citizens and British troops turned ugly Had little effect on tensions between Britain and the colonies: The Sugar Act – 1764 – taxes on sugar and non-British items, the 1st tax to be enforced The Declaratory Act – 1766 – reaffirmed Britain’s rule over the colonies

SECTION 5.3 NOTES (4 Perspectives): Read Section 5.3, pages 52-53. Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5B: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? SECTION 5.3 NOTES (4 Perspectives): Read Section 5.3, pages 52-53. Then do the following for each of the four perspectives you read about: Create a simple illustration to represent that group’s perspective. List the names or types of individuals who held those views. In your own words, restate an argument used by individuals from that perspective. George Grenville William Smith John Dickinson Abigail Adams

Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5B: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? SECTION 5.3 REVIEW (4 Perspectives): British Government, including King George III, former prime minister George Grenville, and Parliament: “Every Englishman, no matter where he resides, is protected and has a duty to obey British law.” Loyalists, including the minister William Smith, other religious leaders, wealthy and owners, and government officials: “We have received many advantages from Britain’s protection. Without it, our future is uncertain, we must remain loyal.” Moderates, including John Dickinson, Quakers, those eager to see differences between Britain and the colonies worked out peacefully, and those too busy with everyday tasks: “It is better that Britain and the colonies reach a peaceful agreement than go to war.” Patriots, including Abigail Adams, merchants, lawyers, and working people who wanted a better life: “Independence will bring more freedom and opportunities to the colonies!”