American Revolutionary War
What two countries fought in the American Revolutionary War?
America and Britain
France was originally set up as 3 estates before the French Revolution. What were the 3 estates called?
The church, the nobility, and the middle class/peasants.
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What goes into a four-part introduction?
Hook
Audience relevance (why the topic is important)
Introduction (name, etc)
Three things you'll discuss (problem solution, future)
What is one positive goal you have for the future?
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Name two American colonies.
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Deleware, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts
What year did the French Revolution start?
1789
What branch of government creates laws, declares war, and can impeach federal officials like the president?
The Legislative branch.
How should we speak when in front of an audience?
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Loud enough so everyone in the room can hear you. Speak clearly and confidently, so you show you are in command of the subject material. Maintain eye contact, don't look down at your feet, hold your head high and smile when you can.
Does democracy take work? Why or why not?
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Democracy takes work because citizens have to participate and vote, citizens have to make sure representatives are doing their job and making good laws that benefit everyone, and so much more.
What year did the American Revolutionary War start?
1775
Who was Thomas Alexandre Dumas?
He was a top-ranked French general with a title of nobility, Count. He served alongside Napoleon. He was responsible for winning many battles that expanded the French territory throughout Europe.
What branch of government decides the meaning of laws and whether a law breaks the rules of the constitution?
The Judicial branch.
Why is it important to be able to speak in front of an audience?
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To build confidence, to express your ideas, to gain respect and trust from the audience and community, to be your own best advocate, to have the confidence to speak up for yourself, for someone else, or for something.
Is voting important to a healthy democracy? Why?
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Voting is important to democracy because it allows citizens to vote for representatives that have their best interest, and these representatives can go to Congress and make laws that are good for everyone. If representatives don't do a good job, then citizens can remove them from office during election time.
How many African American soldiers fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill?
100
What happened to the French king Louis XVI?
He was publicly beheaded.
How many senators are in the United States Senate?
100
Where should we look when talking to the audience?
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Look around the room if talking to a live audience or look into the camera lens when talking on screen.
What is your favorite food and why?
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Explain how King George in Britain made it hard on the American colonists.
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The American colonies fought against Britain because they were tired of the heavy taxes and new laws Britain put on the colonies. Also, the colonists did not like these laws and taxes and felt oppressed.
Explain how the American Revolution and the French Revolution are similar.
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Both countries fought for freedom and liberty. Both countries fought against an oppressive king. Both countries wanted a new system of government that granted more rights to the citizen.
What branch of government is in charge of the armed forces, Commander-in-Chief, and is also responsible for enforcing the laws of the land, as well as addressing citizens during times of good and bad.
The Executive branch.
Why should we practice our speech before delivering it to an audience?
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To have familiarity with our words, to feel relaxed and confident with our material, to have familiarity with our style and flow, to help us know our material so we are not reading every word from the script, to help connect to the audience by really knowing our material, which makes the audience engaged.
How many states are in the United States?
50