Thursday, January 29th Bell Work: Please pick up your notebooks and the Hashtag Analysis worksheet form the back table. Take a moment to copy down the EQ and WOD. Then, working with a partner, complete the Hashtag Organizer (document on back of the page). Yes, this will be graded for accuracy.

Daily Agenda: Bell Work: Hashtag Analysis WOD  acrimonious Political Cartooning: Steps toward Revolution MC Practice: Clicker Review Video Clip: John Adams Essential Question: In what way was the American Revolution not only a war for independence, but also a struggle to determine the nature of the nation? Homework: Take a night off! 

Acrimonious – filled with bitterness; sharpness in words (Pronunciation for Word) vinegar : honey :: acrimonious : Analogy 1/29/15, Block 2

Acrimonious – filled with bitterness; sharpness in words (Pronunciation for Word) (Possible Answer) vinegar : honey :: acrimonious : dulcet These are antonyms. Dulcet, comes from dulcis (sweet), whereas acrimonious comes from acer (bitter, acid). Analogy 1/29/15, Block 2

bitter hateful unkind sympathetic Acrimonious – filled with bitterness; sharpness in words (Pronunciation for Word) bitter hateful unkind sympathetic Odd Word Out 1/29/15, Block 4

bitter hateful unkind Sympathetic – antonym Acrimonious – filled with bitterness; sharpness in words (Pronunciation for Word) (Possible Answer) bitter hateful unkind Sympathetic – antonym Odd Word Out 1/29/15, Block 4

Cartoon Analysis This cartoon was created by Benjamin Franklin in 1767. Who might have been the intended audience? What might have prompted this cartoon?

Cartoon Analysis: What is this cartoon protesting? What strategy has the artist used to convey his message?

Multiple Choice Practice Read the passages provided silently to yourself. Use the information from each passage to assist you in answering each clicker question. Multiple Choice Practice

Based on the excerpt, which of the following best describes King George’s view of the colonists? They were personally loyal to him. Their problems were with Parliament. They always had planned to revolt. They misunderstood the King. 0 of 30

According to the excerpt, which of the following does King George hold primarily responsible for the American revolt? The “desperate conspiracy” by some members of Parliament The “expressions of attachment” by some colonial leaders The “spirit of moderation” of some of Parliament’s resolutions The “traitorous views” of some colonial leaders 0 of 30

Which of the following groups or individuals would have been most likely to agree with King George? Continentals Loyalists John Dickenson Thomas Paine 0 of 30

In the context of the various disputes between the colonists and Britain, which of the following would be the most important right cited? Section 1: all people are by nature free Section 2: all power comes from the people Section 4: no person has special privileges Section 16: people should be able to worship freely 0 of 30

Which of the rights in the excerpt is expressed in a way that would today be considered a limitation of individual rights? Section 5: separation of government powers Section 2: origins of governmental powers Section 6: right to vote Section 12: freedom of the press 0 of 30

The group most likely to oppose the ideas expressed in this excerpt would have been The Minutemen of Lexington Advocates of a unicameral legislature Tories such as William Franklin Supporters of Shay’s Rebellion 0 of 30

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To encourage African Americans to fight, Hamilton suggested in the excerpt that they should be promised Effective leadership from officers. An end to prejudice. Equal wages with white soldiers. Emancipation from slavery. 0 of 30

Which of the following was the primary reason for Hamilton’s call for African American soldiers? The New York militia was short of troops The British were recruiting African Americans The Declaration of Independence called for equal rights General Washington trusted that blacks would make good soldiers 0 of 30

The excerpts were written in response to the British government’s attempt to assert greater control over the North American colonies British government’s failure to protect colonists from attacks by American Indians colonial governments’ failures to implement mercantilist policies colonial governments’ attempts to extend political rights to new groups 0 of 30

The concept of hereditary rights and privileges The ideas about government expressed by Paine and Jefferson are most consistent with which of the following? The concept of hereditary rights and privileges The belief in Manifest Destiny The principle of religious freedom The ideas of the Enlightenment 0 of 30

The development of factions and nascent political parties The principles expressed by Paine and Jefferson best account for which of the following features of the United States during and immediately after the American Revolution? The development of factions and nascent political parties The rapid expansion of frontier settlements The relatively limited powers of the Articles of Confederation The growth of conflict between wealthy elites and poor farmers and laborers 0 of 30

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