1. American Revolution
Road to Revolution

2. Coming Together
After the Boston Tea Party, colonists realized in order to have the King hear their voice heard, they needed to unite and come together.
Read the section, “Coming Together” on p. 206 and “The First Continental Congress” p
First Continental Congress Video

3. Reminder
Here are some videos to remind you about all of the causes leading up to the war
Brain Pop- Causes of the American Revolution
Studies Weekly –American Revolution
Mr. Betts- Causes of the American Revolution

4. Journal
Add in “People During the Revolution” AND “Battles of the Revolution” into your notebook

5. The First Shots of the Revolution
Read about Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on p in the sections “The First Shots of the Revolution” and “Paul Revere’s Ride”
Look for the word Minutemen and Regulars (regulars mean the Redcoats)
Videos:
Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Lexington and Concord
Paul Revere- Mr. Betts

6. Journal
Add information to the Minutemen, Redcoats flap on one journal entry
Add information to the Lexington and Concord flap on the other journal entry

7. Second Continental Congress
Read “Second Continental Congress” p. 208
Second Continental Congress
Read “Taking Sides, Patriots, Loyalists” p. 209
Patriots and Loyalists
Read “The Colonists Protest” on p. 197 to learn about another group called the Sons of Liberty.
Read about the violence these people often turned to on p. 198 on the left hand side in the section called “Protests Turn Violent:
Sons of Liberty

8. Journal
Add information to the Loyalists, Patriots, and Sons of Liberty flap in your journal

9. Declaration of Independence
Read the top part of p. 210 and look at the document on that page
Declaration of Independence School House Rock
Declaration of Independence
Signers of the Declaration
Read “Independence Day” on p. 211
Declaration of Independence-Mr. Betts