1. The Conflict Ignites!

2. Warm-Up
“What do we mean by the Revolution? The war? That was not part of the Revolution. It was only an effect and consequence of it. The Revolution was in the minds of the people.”

3. Tableau Activity
A comparison between two unrelated things is often used in reading and writing to help us see things more clearly. (metaphor)
It is often used in poetry.
It can also be used as we study history to help us understand and remember the events that occurred during a certain period of time

4. Tableau Activity
Britain was like a parent because it created the colonies and expected them to respect its authority.
The Colonies were like a child who sometimes refused to obey the parent

5. Tableau Activity
You will receive a card with a picture that represents an event discussed in class.
Your group will have to “act out” the event and the rest of the class will guess.
You can use props, speak, but CANNOT mention the event.

6. Identify the event discussed in class
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
Proclamation of 1763

7. Identify the event discussed in class
Stamp Act
Proclamation of 1763
Quartering Act

8. Identify the event discussed in class
Stamp Act
Sugar Act
Intolerable Acts

9. Identify the event discussed in class
Boston Massacre
Sugar Act
Proclamation of 1763

10. Identify the event discussed in class
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Quartering Act

11. Identify the event discussed in class
Quartering Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts

13. Patriots, Loyalists and Neutralists King George III
During the American Revolution, the American colonists had to decide to support the War for Independence or remain loyal to the British and King George III.
King George III

14. Background Information

15. Patriots, Loyalists and Neutralists
Some Americans could not decide which side to choose and remained neutral during the war.

16. Patriots, Loyalists and Neutralists
Those who supported independence from Britain were known as Patriots.

17. Patriots, Loyalists and Neutralists
Colonists who opposed independence from Britain were known as Loyalists.

18. Patriot vs. Loyalist
loyal to the King (king George III) as the ruler of the English colonies in America.
supported (wanted) independence from Great Britain
neutralist- not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest

19. Breakdown of Colonists

20. Patriot, Loyalist or Neutralist?
In groups of 3-4, you will read the “Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral? You Decide” worksheet.
Read the individual biographies and using your knowledge of who the Patriots, Loyalists and neutrals were decide whether an individual was a Patriot, Loyalist, or was neutral.
For each biography, they must explain why they made their decision.

21. Recruit a spy for the British Army
During the American Revolution both the American Continental Army and the British Army had spies to keep track of their enemy.
You have been hired by the British to recruit a spy in the colonies.
You must choose your spy from one of colonists discussed in class.

22. Recruit a spy for the British Army
When making your decision use the following criteria:
The spy cannot be someone who the Patriots mistrust. The spy should be a person who appears to agree with the Patriots.
The spy should live in a populated area where the Patriots are active and can report on Patriot activity. A colonist in a rural area will have little information to provide.
The spy should need something from the British, either money or military protection, to tempt him or her to risk his or her life.
Which colonist will make the best spy? ______________________________
Why did you choose this colonist?

23. COLONIST A
COLONIST B
COLONIST D
COLONIST C

24. COLONIST E
COLONIST F
COLONIST G

25. Assignment
Loyalists and Patriots will each try to persuade Ms. Thomas, a neutralist to join your cause. You will accomplish you mission by creating a propaganda poster.

26. Propaganda Poster Requirements
Must communicate key beliefs
Must include striking graphics/images.
Must have a clever slogan.
Must list 3-5 key ideas supporting your cause.
Remember your objective is to convince me to join your side!

27. Take your TAXES and shove it!
KEY IDEAS
Taxation without Representation is UNFAIR!
We have the right to govern ourselves.
A small island shouldn't rule a large continent.