Happy Monday “Whenever a specially important matter or a great emergency is presented before the Confederate Council and the nature of the matter affects the entire body of the Five Nations, threatening their utter ruin, then the Lords of the Confederacy must submit the matter to the decision of their people and the decision of the people shall affect the decision of the Confederate Council. This decision shall be a confirmation of the voice of the people.” – Constitution of Iroquois Nation Who are the Iroquois people? What is the message of this excerpt? Who holds the power in the Confederacy?
Today we are starting… UNIT 2 Revolution and Tyranny French and Indian War!
Colonized... Now what?
Colonial Development Large Population Growth Ethnic Diversity Urban “Elite” Strong internal economy Royal colonies
How to control colonial economy? Navigation Acts: promote the self-sufficiency of the British Empire by restricting colonial trade to England and decreasing dependence on foreign imported goods AKA- RESTRICT TRADE W/ OTHER NATIONS No power to enforce Colonists would smuggle goods
Salutary Neglect “Hands off” governing approach by Britain Avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws meant to keep British colonies obedient to England
New ideas Enlightenment First Great Awakening Age of Reason Question authority! First Great Awakening Religious Revival George Whitefield- 1st “celebrity”
Trial of Peter Zenger Published criticism of government actions (corrupt royal governor) in his publication- New York Weekly Journal Accused of libel publishing information in opposition to the government Zenger wins! influences FREEDOM OF PRESS
Racial/economic tensions Bacon’s Rebellion Shift from indentured servitude to racial slavery Regulator Movement Backcountry farmers rebel against government (NC) Why? Lack of influence Stono Rebellion (SC) Slave uprising 20 slaves steal guns and kill slave owners Led to Negro Act 1740- restricted slave assembly and education, allowed killing of rebellious slaves
French and Indian War Concept Map Using the resource on my website “French and Indian War Reading” you are to create a concept map illustrating the key aspects of the French and Indian War. What to include? Who What When Where Why (causes) Effects You have 20 minutes to complete this!
Political Cartoon Creation You are to create a political cartoon to illustrate THE EFFECTS of the French and Indian War! Needs to take up majority of the paper and reflect effort! Should be neat and colored Can have one single frame or multiple Include a caption at the bottom!
Intervention If you’re able to do test corrections… Write the #, the question, the FULL correct answer and WHY it is the correct answer (Earn ½ points back!) If you are not and did poorly on the test… You are to do the above AND complete visual vocabulary for the term of each question. Visual vocabulary: definition in your own words, image/symbol, and MEANINGFUL SENTENCE! OR- Finish your political cartoon