Do Now Imagine if you were a colonist in the 1770s. Would you support a war for independence from Great Britain? Why or why not?

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Do Now Imagine if you were a colonist in the 1770s. Would you support a war for independence from Great Britain? Why or why not?

I. Preparing for the American Revolution

A. Strengths and Weaknesses

B. Division Not all colonists supported the push for independence. Loyalists – colonists who remained loyal to the King and opposed to independence. How many Loyalists were there? Usually wealthier people, merchants, or people more active in the Anglican Church. Why do you think these groups of people were more likely to be loyal?

Complete the graphic organizer after reading each document. Guided Practice Read Document A and Document B. Please underline words in the documents that you would like me to explain. Complete the graphic organizer after reading each document. After working independently, you will be able to work with a partner.

Exit Ticket 1) At the start of the Revolution, American advantages over the British included a. a greater commitment to the war. b. larger number of troops. c. better equipped navy. d. better relationship with Native American tribes.

Exit Ticket 2) The Declaration of Independence stated that: a. men are created unequal. b. governments derive their power from God. c. it was not right that a small island should rule a large continent. d. people have the right to abolish governments destructive of their rights.

3) Why did some Americans not support the American Revolution? Exit Ticket 3) Why did some Americans not support the American Revolution?