7Y Thursday Taxes Lead to Violence Main: Chicken Taco Bowl Alternate: Macho Nachos Sides: black beans, rice, fruit salad Objectives: Describe events that led to the American Revolution. Agenda: 1.Do Now: What is the French and Indian War? What was it fought for? How did it end? 2.Discuss Do Now 3.Flow Chart for Ch 3.5

Morning Prayers - Thursday In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. AMEN (Join me in offering our day to God.) My God, I thank you for the gift of another day to praise you. I offer you all my prayers works, joys, and sufferings today. Amen. (Let us now place ourselves before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament) May the heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, until the end of time. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine. (Let us pray.) Dear Heavenly Father, grant me the grace to know the difference between right and wrong, and the courage always to do what is right, Through Christ, our Lord. AMEN In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. AMEN (Please stand for the pledge) I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Secret Santa Exchange You need your Christmas stockings by December 15 Stockings should have names clearly displayed on the front. They will be used to receive small tokens, handmade Christmas card/poems, or treats. $1 dollar limit for daily treats and $5-$10 limit for the end of the week gift. Write three items you enjoy on the Secret Santa slips you will be getting. Suggested Items: hair binders, lip balm, favorite cereal, soda, fruit roll-ups, fuzzy socks, favorite candy, crossword puzzle books, etc. Names will be drawn in advisories during White Period, December 15. Exchanges will begin on Wednesday, December 16. Items may not be retrieved from stockings until lunchtime or thereafter. Everyone should receive a little something from DECEMBER The big exchange day is Dec. 22 This is a beautiful way to spread the joy of Christ's birth. In celebration of this, we're able to give something of good will, each day, to our Secret Santas/Kris Kringles. Take a few minutes to fill out your slips. When you are done, please give them to me and continue your do now: What is the French and Indian War? What was it fought for? How did it end?

The Road to Independence and Unity Colonial Governors and Legislatures Even though colonists were governed by royal governors and proprietors that they didn’t elect, they were able to communicate and express themselves through town meetings. Some of the Southern and Middle colonies also used county meetings. IN addition, some colonies, like Virginia were able to elect lawmakers.  This helped them develop political independence and law making powers/ self-government.

The American Revolution Review section 4 in chapter 3, then answer the following question: Describe the political and religious events that influenced the 13 colonies to feel more independent and united.

The Road to Independence and Unity English Bill of Rights The English Bill of Rights helped colonists feel more independent because it limited the power of the king. The king was not able to practice as much control over Britain and the English colonies because his nobles and Parliament took some of that power. Colonial Courts Colonists were able to control their own local affairs through the use of colonial courts. The colonial courts enforced laws that reflected the beliefs of their local communities  self expression and self government. Also protected INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS. Colonists begin to get used to the idea that they have rights because of colonial courts.

The Road to Independence and Unity English Trade Laws England restricted colonial trade by requiring colonists to trade only with Britain. But the colonies produced a lot of raw materials that Britain benefitted from. Colonists realized they could get more money if they could trade with other countries. They felt that England was being unfair, but many colonial merchants became very wealthy from trading with Britain. This made them desire more economically. IT makes them want more economic independence.

The Road to Independence and Unity Great Awakening and Enlightenment This religious movement united colonists, despite coming from different regions/colonies, classes or races. The idea of spritual equality also influenced the colonists to think that they are equal with people in Great Britain and should political equality and equal rights. Enlightenment- ideas about improving society and having a democratic government. Enlightenment writers like John Locke also talked about how people were born with natural rights like equality and liberty.

The Road to Independence and Unity French and Indian War French and some Indian tribes v. Great Britain, some Indian tribes, colonists. They fight over land. Colonists are required to fight by Great Britain.  Brings colonists together. They fight side by side. This unites them. Treaty of Paris Ends the war – Great Britain gets land in Canada and lands east of the Mississippi River. Colonists are happy because they want this land. Western Frontier and Proclamation of Pontiac’s Rebellion. Remaining tribes that were allied to France continue to fight the British. Proclamation of The British get mad and tell them they can keep their lands. The colonists get mad because they want those lands and thought that was the whole reason why they fought in the French and Indian War.

Next: Taxes Lead to Violence Review Chapter 3 Section 5. Create a flow chart of events and their causes and effects, starting from 1764 up to the Intolerable Acts.