Culture Reset
What level should you complete your Do Now on?
Zero
A colonist who wanted independence from Britain and supported fighting for freedom.
What is a Militia?
A militia is a group of ordinary citizens who are trained to fight and protect their community in times of danger.
Why did the colonists protest at the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists felt they were being taxed unfairly without being represented in the government.
How did the French & Indian War lead to the American Revolution?
After the French & Indian war, the British needed funds to pay for the consequences of the war, which led to the British over taxing the colonists.
What voice level should you be on for Exit Tickets?
Zero
What is a Loyalist?
A colonist who stayed loyal to Britain and wanted to remain under British rule.
Who was Crispus Attucks?
Crispus Attucks was an African American sailor and a victim of the Boston Massacre.
Who is this? An enslaved African American woman who became one of the best-known poets in pre-19th century America, offering a unique perspective on liberty and the revolutionary spirit?
Phillis Wheatly
“Political power is that power, which every man… has given up into the hands of society… And this power has its [source] only from [contract] and agreement, and the mutual consent of those who make up the community.”
What is this quote saying?
Colonists should have a larger say in forming the laws affecting the colonies.
T or F: in between each question Ms.Fields asks the class, I should lean over and start talking to my neighbor.
FALSE
What is discontent?
Discontent means feeling unhappy or dissatisfied about something.
What did putting George Washington do to the American people's morale?
Washington instilled pride and unity in the American troops and colonies.
What was the Quartering Act?
When colonists were expected to let British soldiers into their homes whether they wanted to or not.
What do the colonists believe leading up to the American Revolution?
Citizens have the right to change the British government when the rights of the people are infringed.
When someone else is reading out loud, what should you be doing?
Following along, not talking, and paying attention to answer any questions asked afterwards.
What does it mean to be oppressed?
Oppression means treating people unfairly or cruelly by using power to control them.
T or F: France helped the Americans win the American Revolution.
True – France helped the Americans by providing soldiers, ships, and supplies that were important for winning the war.
What did the Boston Massacre do for the Patriots beliefs about Britain?
It heightened tensions and anti-British beliefs, serving as a rallying cry for independence
What are 2 reasons the colonists wanted Independence from the British?
- Freedom to make their own laws
What are the classes expectations for entering the room?
Come in quietly, have a seat, get started on Do Now (pull out homework and books).
What did the Proclamation of 1763 do to the European colonists?
It prohibited them from settling west of a designated boundary. (Appalachian Mnts.)
What are 2 major advantages the British soldiers had over the colonists soldiers?
- American troops lacked adequate clothing, food, medical care, and military supplies.
- There were not enough men in the American military to overtake the British troops.
Why did the British put the Proclamation Act in place to begin with?
To help end conflict between Native Americans and settlers.
What is Thomas Paine arguing in his pamphlet Common Sense?
That 1 king/person should not have the power to rule the people.