George Vs George
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A patriot group who wanted to be independent from England
What are the three points of view present in Colonial Voices?
Patriot, Loyalist, In between
Why wasn't Samuel home when his settlement was raided and his parents were taken?
He was out hunting for bear.
What event does the photograph "Raising the Flag at Ground Zero" portray?
9/11
OR
Rebuilding after 9/11
What are the four parts of a painted essay?
Introduction
Proof Paragraph 1
Proof Paragraph 2
Conclusion
Name one reason why the patriots wanted to fight for their independence
Taxes
Boston Massacre
Occupied by British Soldiers
Closing the Boston Harbor
Others
Name one patriot from Colonial voices
answers will vary
What happened to Annie's parents?
They were killed by Hessians
What is happening in the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware"?
George Washington is leading a sneak attack against sleeping Hessians on Christmas Day
What is the writing checklist for a proof paragraph?
P1/2
"E"
ELAAAAAAAAAAAAABORATIOOOOOOOOOOOOON
Who were the Hessians?
They were German Mercenaries who fought for the British Army
Name one loyalist from Colonial Voices
Answers will vary
How did Samuel get rid of the guard outside of the sugar mill when they were rescuing his dad?
Hit him with a brick
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
Hit him with a brick, HARD
Why did Paul Revere create the engraving of the Boston Massacre?
To convince colonists that the British were bad guys
OR
Propaganda
Which paragraph in a painted essay is this?
Another reason why the patriots were right to fight for their independence is that the British were making them pay double taxes. In the text it says, "the colonists were already paying separate taxes to cover their own war debts and to run the colonies. A lot of them thought paying twice wasn't one bit fair." (Schanzer, 18) Elaboration.........................
Proof Paragraph 2
How tall were both George Washington and King George?
Over 6 feet tall!
What was the news that Ethan was spreading?
Meeting at Old South about the Boston Tea Party
Brown Bess Rifles
What are the historical inaccuracies in Leutze's painting, "Washington Crossing the Delaware?"
Tiny Boats, attacking at dawn, American flag, chunks of ice, no weapons
Come to the side board! How would you include the quote from GvG page 19 below in an essay?
A mob completely wrecked the home of the Royal Governor of Massachusetts.
Quotation marks
Sentence starter
Comma
author/page number
What was the exact date that the Treaty of Paris was signed?
September 3rd, 1783
Name both of the in-between characters in Colonial Voices
Blacksmith's Slave
Basket Trader
What did Abner say to Micah as a code to talk about spy stuff?
"Also buy and sell rags."
"I can sharpen your tools"
Name two ways that Paul Revere use elements of art (line, color, light, pose, symbolism) in his engraving of the Boston Massacre.
Line
Color
Pose
Light
Symbolism
Write an introduction paragraph for an opinion essay with the following prompt:
"In your opinion, did George Washington have a great heart?"
Hook
Thesis
Point1
Point 2