Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5C: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? BELLWORK: Respond to the prompt below in the section for Tuesday 8-25-09. What is the historical irony about the statue of King George III from yesterdays reading of Section 5.1?

Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5C: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? SECTION 5.2 READING/NOTES: Read directions from the Notebook Guide. Read Section 5.2, starting on page 48. 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.

Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5C: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? SECTION 5.2 REVIEW: Greatly increased tensions: The Stamp Act 1765 The Tea Act 1773 Boston Tea Party 1773 The Intolerable Acts 1774 The Battle of Lexington 1775 The Battle Concord 1775 Somewhat increased tensions: The Proclamation of 1763 The Townshend Acts 1767 The Boston Massacre 1770 Little effect on tensions: The Sugar Act 1764 The Declaratory Act 1766

Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5C: Americans Revolt: Were the American colonist justified in rebelling against British rule? SECTION 5.3 READING/NOTES: Read directions from the Notebook Guide. Read Section 5.3, starting on page 52. Do the following for each of the groups 4 perspectives you read about: Create a simple illustration(picture) to represent that groups perspective. List the names or types of individuals who held those views. In your own words(summarize), restate an argument used by individuals from that perspective.

Unit 1&2: A Nation and its Ideals Emerge Chapter 5C: 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 represented in Parliament 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.” 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 compromise 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!”