The Revolutionary War: A war for Independence Textbook Pages:

The Revolutionary War Do Now: Do Now: Define Define Independence/Independent Independence/Independent Revolution Revolution Do Now: Do Now: Define Define Independence/Independent Independence/Independent Revolution Revolution

The Revolutionary War Other Names Other Names The American Revolution The American Revolution The War for Independence The War for Independence Revolution (Revolve) The overthrow of a government by those who are governed The overthrow of a government by those who are governed A radical change A radical change Other Names Other Names The American Revolution The American Revolution The War for Independence The War for Independence Revolution (Revolve) The overthrow of a government by those who are governed The overthrow of a government by those who are governed A radical change A radical change

The Sides The British The British Great Britain or England Great Britain or England Lead by King George III and Parliament Lead by King George III and Parliament “Redcoats” or “Lobsterbacks” “Redcoats” or “Lobsterbacks” Torries or Loyalists Torries or Loyalists Colonists who wanted to stay with Britain Colonists who wanted to stay with Britain They wanted to remain loyal They wanted to remain loyal The British The British Great Britain or England Great Britain or England Lead by King George III and Parliament Lead by King George III and Parliament “Redcoats” or “Lobsterbacks” “Redcoats” or “Lobsterbacks” Torries or Loyalists Torries or Loyalists Colonists who wanted to stay with Britain Colonists who wanted to stay with Britain They wanted to remain loyal They wanted to remain loyal Patriots Patriots Colonists who wanted Independence Colonists who wanted Independence Continental Congress Continental Congress Continental Army Continental Army Lead by G. Washington Lead by G. Washington Militias Militias Small trained armies of colonists Small trained armies of colonists Minutemen Minutemen Ready to fight at a minutes notice Ready to fight at a minutes notice

“Common Sense” Written by Thomas Paine in January 1776 Written by Thomas Paine in January 1776 An explanation of why the Colonists should be independent from Britain An explanation of why the Colonists should be independent from Britain Written by Thomas Paine in January 1776 Written by Thomas Paine in January 1776 An explanation of why the Colonists should be independent from Britain An explanation of why the Colonists should be independent from Britain

Read: Common Sense on Page 151 and answer the “Reading A Primary Source” Questions.

Do Now: Why do we celebrate the 4th of July? How do we celebrate the 4th of July? Why do we celebrate the 4th of July? How do we celebrate the 4th of July?

July 4, 1776: Page Exploring the Declaration: Page 174 Exploring the Declaration: Page 174 Who is making this declaration? Who is making this declaration? How is the declaration divided? How is the declaration divided? How big do you think the Declaration is? How big do you think the Declaration is? Do you recognize any of the names signed at the bottom? Do you recognize any of the names signed at the bottom? The first two paragraphs: Page The first two paragraphs: Page What is the purpose of the preamble? 2. What rights are listed in the second paragraph? 3. Where does the author say these rights come from? 4. Who is the declaration being written to? 5. Choose one phrase that makes sense to you, or stands out, and explain it. Exploring the Declaration: Page 174 Exploring the Declaration: Page 174 Who is making this declaration? Who is making this declaration? How is the declaration divided? How is the declaration divided? How big do you think the Declaration is? How big do you think the Declaration is? Do you recognize any of the names signed at the bottom? Do you recognize any of the names signed at the bottom? The first two paragraphs: Page The first two paragraphs: Page What is the purpose of the preamble? 2. What rights are listed in the second paragraph? 3. Where does the author say these rights come from? 4. Who is the declaration being written to? 5. Choose one phrase that makes sense to you, or stands out, and explain it.

The Population of the Colonies 1) According to the chart, what percentage of colonists supported Independence from Britain? 2) What can be concluded from the information in the chart? DO NOW

Task:Task: Create a timeline of the important events of the American Revolutionary War Create a timeline of the important events of the American Revolutionary War Describe what happened. Describe what happened. Describe where and when the event happened Describe where and when the event happened Identify the important people involved and their role in the event Identify the important people involved and their role in the event Explain the effects of the event Explain the effects of the event Include key definitions and terms Include key definitions and terms Illustrate the timeline using drawings, pictures, diagrams or charts Illustrate the timeline using drawings, pictures, diagrams or charts Create a timeline of the important events of the American Revolutionary War Create a timeline of the important events of the American Revolutionary War Describe what happened. Describe what happened. Describe where and when the event happened Describe where and when the event happened Identify the important people involved and their role in the event Identify the important people involved and their role in the event Explain the effects of the event Explain the effects of the event Include key definitions and terms Include key definitions and terms Illustrate the timeline using drawings, pictures, diagrams or charts Illustrate the timeline using drawings, pictures, diagrams or charts

Task:Task: Each student will be assigned one event Each student will be assigned one event Each student will complete a draft of their one assigned event and pair up with a partner to discuss their final products Each student will complete a draft of their one assigned event and pair up with a partner to discuss their final products The final will be used to create a full timeline of the events of the Revolutionary War. The final will be used to create a full timeline of the events of the Revolutionary War. Completion of you part is integral Each student will be assigned one event Each student will be assigned one event Each student will complete a draft of their one assigned event and pair up with a partner to discuss their final products Each student will complete a draft of their one assigned event and pair up with a partner to discuss their final products The final will be used to create a full timeline of the events of the Revolutionary War. The final will be used to create a full timeline of the events of the Revolutionary War. Completion of you part is integral

“Common Sense” Written by: Thomas Paine in Philadelphia Written in January 1776 A 50 page pamphlet Stimulated support for Independence Colonies should govern themselves Independence…Colonies should govern themselves Independence… Better off without BritainBetter off without Britain Time for America to grow up Independence Freedom LibertyTime for America to grow up Independence Freedom Liberty Britain is too smallBritain is too small Britain is too far awayBritain is too far away Independence Freedom… Created By Mr. Mungioli

Events of the Revolutionary War: 1. First Continental Congress (152) 2. Lexington and Concord ( ) 3. Second Continental Congress (156) 4. Patriot Spirit Develops (157 No Specific Date) 5. Lord Dunmore’s Declaration (157) 6. Olive Branch Petition (158) 7. Battle of Fort Ticonderoga (158) 8. Battle of Bunker Hill ( ) 9. Invading Canada (161) 10. Common Sense Written ( ) 11. Virginia’s Resolution (171) 12. Declaration of Independence ( ) 13. Retreat from N.Y. ( ) 1. First Continental Congress (152) 2. Lexington and Concord ( ) 3. Second Continental Congress (156) 4. Patriot Spirit Develops (157 No Specific Date) 5. Lord Dunmore’s Declaration (157) 6. Olive Branch Petition (158) 7. Battle of Fort Ticonderoga (158) 8. Battle of Bunker Hill ( ) 9. Invading Canada (161) 10. Common Sense Written ( ) 11. Virginia’s Resolution (171) 12. Declaration of Independence ( ) 13. Retreat from N.Y. ( ) 14. Surprises for the British: Victory at Trenton ( ) 15. Battle of Saratoga ( ) 16. Help From Overseas (183) 17. Valley Forge ( ) 18. African Americans in the War (186 No Specific Date) 19. Women in the War (188) 20. Native Americans Take Sides ( ) 21. Help From the Spanish (189) 22. The War at Sea: John Paul Jones and the Bonhome Richard (190) 23. American Traitor (192) 24. Victory at Yorktown (192) 25. Treaty of Paris (193) 26. Washington’s Farewell (195)

1776: The Musical -- Writing Assignment Take notes as we watch and discuss the movie. Then choose 3 out of the 6 tasks and complete them for homework. Be as detailed as posible Take notes as we watch and discuss the movie. Then choose 3 out of the 6 tasks and complete them for homework. Be as detailed as posible 1. Identify and describe the setting and plot of the movie. 2. Identify and describe the characters of the movie. 3. Choose 2 characters who disagree. Explain why they disagree. 4. Choose 1 character that you identify with and explain why you identify with them. 5. Identify some historical information that was included in the movie and explain how it was presented in the movie. 6. Be the critic: Rate the movie (0-4 Stars) and explain your rating. Take notes as we watch and discuss the movie. Then choose 3 out of the 6 tasks and complete them for homework. Be as detailed as posible Take notes as we watch and discuss the movie. Then choose 3 out of the 6 tasks and complete them for homework. Be as detailed as posible 1. Identify and describe the setting and plot of the movie. 2. Identify and describe the characters of the movie. 3. Choose 2 characters who disagree. Explain why they disagree. 4. Choose 1 character that you identify with and explain why you identify with them. 5. Identify some historical information that was included in the movie and explain how it was presented in the movie. 6. Be the critic: Rate the movie (0-4 Stars) and explain your rating.

The Declaration of Independence: A Persuasive Essay -- by Thomas Jefferson Preamble: Introduction Preamble: Introduction The reasons for writing the essay and Thesis The reasons for writing the essay and Thesis “Sometimes people need to break the bonds with their country (become independent) “Sometimes people need to break the bonds with their country (become independent) “I am going to tell you why” “I am going to tell you why” Arguments: Arguments: Paragraph 2: Philosophical Reasons Paragraph 2: Philosophical Reasons Natural Rights Natural Rights People have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. People have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Paragraph 3: Specific Reasons Paragraph 3: Specific Reasons Grievances against King George III and Parliament Grievances against King George III and Parliament He has taken our right to representation He has taken our right to representation Conclusion Conclusion Dramatic restatement of the Introduction Dramatic restatement of the Introduction “That these Unites Colonies are…to be Free and Independent States.” “That these Unites Colonies are…to be Free and Independent States.” Preamble: Introduction Preamble: Introduction The reasons for writing the essay and Thesis The reasons for writing the essay and Thesis “Sometimes people need to break the bonds with their country (become independent) “Sometimes people need to break the bonds with their country (become independent) “I am going to tell you why” “I am going to tell you why” Arguments: Arguments: Paragraph 2: Philosophical Reasons Paragraph 2: Philosophical Reasons Natural Rights Natural Rights People have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. People have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Paragraph 3: Specific Reasons Paragraph 3: Specific Reasons Grievances against King George III and Parliament Grievances against King George III and Parliament He has taken our right to representation He has taken our right to representation Conclusion Conclusion Dramatic restatement of the Introduction Dramatic restatement of the Introduction “That these Unites Colonies are…to be Free and Independent States.” “That these Unites Colonies are…to be Free and Independent States.”