American+Revolution

10/5/10- Wordle: American Revolution- America's Perspective:

10/5/10- Wordle: American Revolution- Britain's Perspective:



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10/5/10- Louis Lebègue Duportail - born in Orleans, France in 1743 - a French military leader - served as a chief engineer and volunteer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War - secretly sent to America in March 1777 to serve in Washington's Continental Army under agreement between Benjamin Franklin and King Louis XVI, of France - helped George Washington evolve the primarily defensive military strategy that wore down the British Army

Info from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Leb%C3%A8gue_Duportail

- I think British people viewed him as an intelligent enemy that helped wear down their army.

10/5/10- **Thoughts on Article** Mr. Hurley: What did you find that you agreed with from the British perspective? What did you disagree with? Why?

Me: I agreed with many things. For one thing, I agree with Americans being committed to their independence because they want their own freedom. I also agree that if John Adams were to be correct, then the British ministers would be the ones to make independence possible and later, a likelihood. Another thing is that taxing them very little works because this way, they can get some money from all the tea everyone drinks. The thing I don't agree with, is that they should tax people for printing and writing things. I disagree with the Stamp Act because people should be able to write whatever they want in their own perspective without having to pay for it.

10/6/10- Do Now Mr. Hurley: Summarize what is meant by perspective. Me: Perspective is the point of view of someone. It is based on opinion, so you are not right or wrong. Your perspective may be different from someone elses, depending on what you think. Others may think your opinion is wrong, while you may think you are right, and vice versa.

**Tornado Times **

As of tomorrow the government will be increasing taxes on all items containing sugar in public school cafeterias in Massachusetts. This will include all candy, ice cream, and soda. The tax is expected to cause the cost of all candy, ice cream and soda to rise by 10 cents. The tax raised will be used to subsidize a healthy eating initiative by the government. **Questions ** 1. How will this impact your life? 2. How would you react to this? 3. Which group of people would this tax hurt the most? 4. How could you avoid paying the tax? 5. What actions could you take to change the situation? Answers: 1) This will make me think twice about paying more money for unhealthy foods. 2) Even if you were to raise the price of these unhealthy foods, this will not stop all people from purchasing them.

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10/6/10- HW- Sugar Act Mr. Hurley: What are your thoughts on the Sugar Act? Was it reasonable or not? Why? Me: Yes and no. I say yes, because tea was something that a lot of people in Britain drank, so charging them on something that's drank a lot in that period is smart. This way, the "Majesty" can collect the taxes. Plus, the taxes are not too expensive. On the other hand, I say no, because charging the colonists on sugar is pretty stupid. They should at least charge the colonists on other things too. Also, they should put the taxes paid, to good use instead of just giving it to their "majesty", only for him to do nothing good with it except keep it or spend it on useless things. The colonists work hard to earn the money, only to give it away. So, basically, I understand both sides perspective, and can say that the Sugar Act was both reasonable and not.

10/7/10- HW- Perspective Mr. Hurley: Why is it important to acknowledge other perspectives even if we disagree? Me: This is important because you get an idea of other peoples opinions and what they think of the situation. If you don't listen to what other people's opinions are, you will only think that you are correct. Even if you disagree with what others say, it's still interesting to hear how they interpret the situation and what they would do.

10/19/10- Do Now Mr. Hurley: What is a stamp? Me: A stamp is a sticker that you put on things that you send out to different places.

10/19/10- Opening Activity Mr. Hurley: Describe what you think the difference between a direct and indirect tax in 1-2 sentences. Me: Original Thought- Direct: Asked for on the spot; paid on the spot. Indirect: Billed; pay later. Edited Thought- Direct: paid directly to government [] Indirect: taxes collected by intermediary (store) from the consumer (customer); taxes on goods []

10/22/10- Frayer Model- Stamp Act
 * Stamp Act **

Colonists were required to pay taxes on any printed paper they used. ||  ||   ||
 * **Main Idea**

- The money collected would be used to help pay the cost of protecting and defending the American Frontier.
 * Reason for being levied**

- Newspapers - Ship’s papers - Licenses - Legal documents - Playing cards - Any publication || **Non-Examples**
 * **Examples of items that**
 * need stamps:**

- Non-paper - Illegal documents - Unused paper ||

Mr. Hurley: Stamp Act = Direct of Indirect? Me: I think the stamp act was a direct tax. I say this because the tax they payed went directly to the army/government.

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10/22/10- Activity 3 Mr. Hurley: How does it seem the colonists felt about the Stamp Act? How do you think they might react to the imposition of this law? Me: Prediction: It seems like the colonists were whining for a small matter. If they expected protection then they would be expected to pay for protection. It's not like they are given protection for free. I think the colonists will try to get everything their way and act like spoiled people.

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Looking Back to My Prediction:

Events of August 14th:


 * **Comments, Connections, Questions** || **Main Idea and Details** ||
 * C: Effigy- a representation of a figure or person in a three-dimensional form.

C: If I saw a “dummy” hanging off a tree, I would still be scared and creeped out, even though it is fake. Q: Were these “effigies” like paper hung off of trees? If it is, then, it would remind me of an Asian tradition where you would hang a tag off a large tree and the tag would have your wishes on them. People do this because they believe that hanging it off a tree will make their wish come true.

Q: Did the effigy symbolize a certain person?

C: Wow, these people must really not like the act. I mean, all this violence for a small tax. || // Proclamation, 1765, Published by Authority by his Excellency Francis Bernard, Esquire: // // Main Idea: // // D: //

// The Boston Riot of 26 August 1765 // // Main Idea: Many Bostonians were angered by the Stamp Act, denouncing the tax as “taxation without representation”, and attacking many key people who helped develop the Stamp Act. //

// D: - in 1765 > a British official was hung in effigy on an elm tree- near the Boston Common // // D: - elm tree (“Liberty Tree”) > the place for protest meetings // // D: - people of all classes (including ones that wouldn’t normally be allowed to join town meetings) - flocked to the “Liberty Tree” for important announcements, notices, and speeches // // D: - Stamp Act- // first direct tax Parliament imposed on the American colonies. D: - heaviest burdened > merchants, shopkeepers, and master artisans- denounced the tax as- “taxation without representation” D: - August 14th, 1765 > two effigies discovered- 1) Andrew Oliver 2) Earl of Bute D: - August 26, 1765 > a mob looted and tore down Thomas Hutchinson’s home. D: Liberty Tree > cut down by British soldiers in 1775. || - A possible peaceful resolution can be trying to persuade the colonist of the reasons why they need to be taxed and then letting the colonists have a say on the idea. || _ 10/3/10- Do Now - Townshend Acts Mr. Hurley: Summarize the Townshend Acts & how the colonists responded. Me: The Townshend Acts were a series of laws that related to the British colonies in North America. The laws were names for Charles Townshend who was the Chancellor of the Exchquer. The purpose of the Townshend Acts was to raise revenue in the colonies. The colonists did not like the idea and boycotted against the British. Since there was so much boycotting, the British decided to partially repeal the Townshend Acts. For the partial repeal, most taxes were repealed, but the tax on tea was kept.
 * **Summary** ||
 * - Many Boston colonists did not like the idea of "taxation without representation", as they felt like they were being taxed without having a say on the idea. Because they did not like this act, the colonists used violence to solve their problem. The colonists looted and burned down the nice houses of people involved with the development of the Sugar Act. Mobs met at the "Liberty Tree" to meet for protests, important notices and speeches. Also, effigies were hung off the elm tree.

Thoughts on the Two Pictures of the Boston Massacre: - the two pictures represented different point of views - one showed the colonists hurting the British Soldiers- colonists were the "bad guys" - the other one showed the British soldiers shooting the colonists- British soldiers were the "bad guys"

Prediction: Mr. Hurley: Were the soldiers found guilty? Why or why not? Me: I think the soldiers were found guilty because the lawyer did not have enough evidence to prove that the soldiers were innocent.

10/3/10- HW - Reponse The British soldiers were found //not guilty//.

Mr. Hurley: Do you agree with what the jury decided upon the soldiers? Me: Yes I think it was right for the jury to find the soldiers not guilty. Sam Adams had enough evidence to prove that the soldiers were in fact, innocent. The colonists did not do the right thing and accused the soldiers when they asked to be shot. I was happy that the soldiers were found not guilty since they were really innocent.

11/4/10- HW - Prediction Mr. Hurley: How do you think the British soldiers reacted to the verdict? Me: I think the soldiers felt relieved when proven innocent. They probably cheered and celebrated after the trial. I would of been really happy too because my lawyer had enough evidence to defend me.

11/5/10- Do Now Mr. Hurley: Can violence ever be justified? Why or Why not? Me: I don't think violence can ever be justified because we can always find another way to work it out.

Time Line- Acts and Reactions

11/15/10- HW - List of 8-10 Key Terms 1) Tax- money paid to the government 2) British- the people of Britain who enforced laws onto the commoners 3) Colonists- a community of settlers in an area 4) Boycott- to go against something 5) Mob- a group of angry commoners 6) Parliament- a legislature that forms laws with representatives of each country in it 7) Laws- a set of rules formed by the government that is enforced onto commoners 8) Tea- a beverage that the British like to drink that is made of tea leaves



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Mr. Hurley: What is similar and different about the way these two documents address the same idea? Me:

Mr. Hurley: Connect to tomorrow: How do you think the New England colonists prepared for war with the British government? Me: I think maybe they tried to gather all the weapons together so they could ambush the British Government.

11/16/10- I See, It Means 1) red route 2) green route 3) blue route 4) purple route 5) many routes 1) British Route to Concord 2) Dawes' Route 3) Revere's Route 4) Prescott's Route 5) Routes of messengers
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Mr. Hurley: Why do the colonists want their soldiers to be dead? Me: - power - territory - revenge - justice

Key Terms: Arms and ammunition- weapons and bullets; muskets; guns Minutemen- an army of volunteer soldiers who are told to keep weapons with them at all times and will be ready to march at a moments notice; citizen soldiers ready for battle "in a minute" Militia- men between the ages of 16 and 60, who were required to keep weapons and serve in a part-time citizen army British Regular- a British foot soldier of the British Army; "Redcoats" Alarm Riders- warned minutemen of "attacks" Paul Revere- American patriot; most famous alarm rider Joseph Warren- an American doctor during the American Revolution; only leader NOT WANTED

11/16/10- HW - Battles of Lexington and Concord []

List of Possible Points of View on this Event: - British soldiers - Militia - Marines - Messengers- Paul Revere - Minutemen - Women - Samuel Adams - John Hancock

11/17/10- Do Now Mr. Hurley: Who do you think was at fault on April 19, 1775? Why? Me: I think it's the colonists' fault because they were the ones who decided to fight back.

- The colonists shot at the army because they were told to. If they did not, then they would die, so they would rather die with a fight or even shoot the army in order to live. - Major John Pitcairn- started the American Revolution

April Morning I See/I Hear: 1) the man stole their "majesty's" musket 2) "a good thief must be a good liar" 3) Paul Revere 4) Drumbeat 5) "Redcoats" 6) Colonists 7) It Means: 1) he is a thief 2) the man was not good at lying 3) a messenger/ alarm rider 4) warning of British coming 5) British 6) 7)

11/17/10- HW - April Morning Response Mr. Hurley: After watching the opening scenes of the American Revolution, had you been asked to take up arms against your own government soldiers under what circumstances would you agree to do so? Is it possible you might never do so? Explain why. Me: It is possible to never do so, but that would mean that you would probably be dead. If you did not follow what you were asked to, then they would probably shoot you dead. If someone did not want to die, than they would follow orders to take arms up against their own government soldiers.

Difference Between Movie and Documents: - movie: colonists' perspective - documents: British perspective

11/18/10- HW- Summary of Documents - There were many accounts telling what happened on April 19, 1775. One including that there were "some hundred" people in Lexington who were "intending to oppose" the government soldiers (British). Another one explained that the colonists had gathered on the common and said that the government soldiers weren't intending on attacking, but would be ready to. Apparently, to the British, the colonists had fired first, but actually, no one knew who fired that first shot. From John Robbin's (a member of the Lexington Militia) perspective, there were about 1000 British soldiers, so the Lexington militia were outnumbered. Many colonists were hurt and killed and only a few survived. From each side, they would say that the other side would be the "bad guys", but truthfully there are no real "bad guys" because it's based mostly on opinion and point-of-view.

11/19/10- Do Now: Mr. Hurley: List at least 2 reasons why you think the Lexington Traing Band (militia) stood on the Green on April 19,1775. Me: - they wanted to represent the colonists and show that they aren't scared to oppose the British soldiers - they were forced to - there was no choice- they would die anyways, so they wanted to die with a fight

11/19/10- American Revolution Glog

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