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CW: The end of the French & Indian War, the Treaty of Paris (1763), PowerPoint & color Map II

 

HW: Read Pontiac's Rebellion Handout & Answer attached questions

4

CW: Pontiac's Rebellion & the Paxton Boys

 

HW: Read (highlight & takes notes) the Proclamation of 1763

 

 

 

5

CW: The Proclamation of 1763 & the effects of the French & Indian War

 

HW: Study for French & Indian War Quiz

 

6

CW: French & Indian War Quiz

 

HW: In your textbook, read p. 110-114 (stop at The Boston Massacre)

7

CW: Read Revolutionary War Background Handout  (Mercantilism, Salutary Neglect, Virtual Representation, "No Taxation without Representation")

 

HW: Answer  questions 1-7 in "Dominion of New England Packet"

 

10

CW: Begin Completing graphic organizer of British Acts & Proclamations using your textbook & following packets: The Road to Revolution Packet, Events Leading up to the Revolution Packet, Colonial Actions Packet

 

CW: Participation Evaluation Today.  If absent, print out sheet, fill it out, and return it to Mr. Morin on Tuesday.

 

HW: Complete following sections of  graphic organizer (Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, & Tea Act) of British Acts & Proclamations using your textbook & following packets: The Road to Revolution Packet, Events Leading up to the Revolution Packet, Colonial Actions Packet

11

CW: Review (Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, & Tea Act) of British Acts & Proclamations

 

CW: Begin Watching History Channel DVD Series "The American Revolution"

 

HW: Finish Completing graphic organizer of British Acts & Proclamations (Intolerable Acts, Boston Port Act, Quartering Act, Administration of Justice Act, Massachusetts Government Act, Quebec Act, & New England Restraining Act) using your textbook & following packets: The Road to Revolution Packet, Events Leading up to the Revolution Packet, Colonial Actions Packet

 

 

12

CW: Discuss & Review graphic organizer of British Acts & Proclamations (Intolerable Acts, Boston Port Act, Quartering Act, Administration of Justice Act, Massachusetts Government Act, Quebec Act, & New England Restraining Act) & discuss means of protest (violent vs. non-violent) by the Sons & Daughters of Liberty.

 

HW: Complete Questions 1-3 (Reviewing British Acts & Proclamations)

 

13

CW: View Excerpts from History Channel's Series: "The American Revolution"

 

CW: Review Questions 1-3 from last night's homework

 

HW: Complete the graphic organizer for the Events Leading up to the American Revolution (The Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and the Battles of Lexington & Concord) & Answer corresponding questions 1-3

14

CW: Examine Events Leading up to the American Revolution through Pro-British & Pro-Colonist images (Protesting the Stamp Act, The Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Tar & Feathering, Protesting the Boston Port Act, and the Battles of Lexington & Concord) (PowerPoint) & Read & Discuss Primary Sources in the Road to Revolution Packet

 

HW: No written assignment!

17

CW: Boston Massacre Trial Activity (See Boston Massacre Activity Page for all handouts used in class)

 

HW: Finish researching information to either prosecute or defend British Troops in Boston Massacre Trial. (See Boston Massacre Activity Page for all handouts used in class)

 

18

CW: Boston Massacre Simulation Activity

 

HW: Answer Boston Massacre Activity questions & Read Thomas Paine Background Information & answer corresponding questions and Read John Locke Background information & answer corresponding questions

 

 

19

CW: Establishing the American Ideals: Read & Discuss the following: Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" & John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government" & answer attached questions

 

HW: Read & Take notes on "Second Continental Congress" article in the Road to the American Revolution: Colonial Response Packet and  read (take notes) The Olive Branch Petition & answer attached questions

 

HW: In your textbook, read  p. 118-122 

20

CW: Finish last two passages of John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government"

& Compare the original draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Final Draft of the Declaration of Independence & British response

 

HW: Fighting the American Revolution: Use Following Resources to Complete ALL Questions:

Textbook: P. 127-137, the American Revolutionary War PowerPoint, and the

Major Battles of the American Revolutionary War Packet

(Due Tuesday)

21

No School: Good Friday

 

HW: Fighting the American Revolution: Use Following Resources to Complete ALL Questions:

Textbook: P. 127-137, theAmerican Revolutionary War PowerPoint, and the

Major Battles of the American Revolutionary War Packet

(Due Tuesday)

 

24

NO SCHOOL for Students: Professional Development Day

 

HW: Fighting the American Revolution: Use Following Resources to Complete ALL Questions:

Textbook: P. 127-137, the American Revolutionary War PowerPoint, and the

Major Battles of the American Revolutionary War Packet

(Due Tomorrow)

25

CW: Read & Discuss handouts: Washington's discouragements with the Continental Army & the Militia

 

CW: Read/discuss "Remember the Ladies" letters between John & Abigail Adams

 

CW: View excerpts from "1776 Episode" from The History Channel Presents the American Revolution (George Washington appointed commander, Fort Ticonderoga, & Quebec Campaign)

 

 American Revolutionary War PowerPoint

 

Exam Study Guide

26

CW: Advantages/Disadvantages of  British Army/Navy, Battles of Trenton & Saratoga, the Turning Point of the War (the Franco-American Alliance).

 

CW: View excerpts from The History Channel Presents the American Revolution

 

HW: Read the Treaty of Paris (1783) (take notes & highlight), answer attached questions, & outline the major provisions

 

 

 

 

American Revolutionary War PowerPoint

 

Exam Study Guide

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CW: Cornwallis' Surrender at Yorktown, the Treaty of Paris (1783), color map of North America (1783), the impact & legacy of the American Revolution

 

CW: View excerpts from The History Channel Presents the American Revolution

 

HW: Study for American Revolution Exam (Tomorrow)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American Revolutionary War PowerPoint

 

Exam Study Guide

28

CW: View excerpts from The History Channel Presents the American Revolution

 

CW: American Revolution Exam

 

No Written Homework Assignment

 

31

CW: The Articles of Confederation (outline the strengths & weaknesses) & begin reading the  Northwest Ordinance of 1787 (handout)

 

HW: In your textbook, read p. 144-149 & finish reading the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 (handout)

 

HW: Read Midterm Essay Articles (highlight & take notes) & choose position.  Fill out accompanying chart.

DUE WEDNESDAY

 

Midterm Study Guide

Midterm Essay

 

 

 

 

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