1. 5 December 2014
Do now: Min of 2 lines: What does it mean when something is common sense? Provide 1 clear example of something that you consider to be common sense.
Today, I will explain how Common Sense influenced the colonists. I will be able to analyze excerpts from a primary document. Describe how American Patriots responded to the D.O.I.
If you weren’t here yesterday, or didn’t take the quiz, you should do so NOW.
Remind me to handout back your quiz at the end of the period.
If you have yet to take your chapter test you must do so by the end of today.

2. Common Sense in an unconventional way.
Why was Common Sense written?
To persuade Americans that the time for independence from Britain is NOW.
Write down the 7 main ideas of Common Sense provided by Mr. Hughes.
 Number 1-7 leave about 3 lines in between each number. 
Mr Hughes and Common Sense

3. Common Sense “You’re an island running a continent, whaaattt?”
How can a small island rule an entire continent, it doesn’t make sense.
“Y’all British, we’re Mericans”
Not all the ppl living in the 13 colonies share a British heritage. Also, a lot of ppl. living in the colonies have been doing such for several generations, thus don’t view themselves as British.
“U a bad mamma”
A “mother” country should protect and look after her child, not exploit it.
“Bang, Bang”
Britain is always getting involved armed conflicts for wealth and global dominance. Why die for your benefit?

4. Common Sense cont “We don’t hear from U enough” “We left 4 a reason”
3000 miles away not easy to communicate, nuff said.
“We left 4 a reason”
Most ppl originally left Britain or other European countries for a reason: Political, Religious freedom, economic opportunity, second chance, etc.
“We aint yo number 2 anymore”
Britain will always take care of the needs of England and it’s other European possessions before paying attention to the colonies.

5. Group Activity
Read 2 excerpts from Paine’s Common Sense, identify the facts and opinions that he puts forth in the argument.

6. D.O.I.
Declaration of Independence
Fireworks
To Late To Apologize

7. Checking the Quiz
If I suspect you of any type of cheating, you will receive a 0/20.
B, G, C, F, E, A (6 pts)
1. Cannons/Gunpowder (primary answer) (2pts)
2. An attempt to avoid war with Britain (2 pts) 3.
A) Untrained, Lacking supplies, No Navy (2 pts)
B)Fighting for homeland, Washington excellent leader, willing to fight unconventional style (guerilla warfare) (2 pts) 4.
A)Highly trained/experienced army, Powerful Navy, a lot of supplies (2 pts)
Far away from homeland (slow getting supplies and reinforcements), Constant risk of ambush) (2 pts)
5.Placed cannons on top of Dorchester Heights, overlooking Boston Harbor, which made Gen. Howe realize he couldn’t hold Boston. (2 pts)