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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Warm Up for 10-17-12

1. What was the significance of Common Sense?

2. What had Jefferson accused the king of?

3. What was the debate over slavery?

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Warm Up for 10-16-12

1. Who spoke the words "Give me liberty, or give me death?"

2. What was Common Sense? (Pg 82)

3. What are our Natural Rights? (Pg 83)

Monday, October 15, 2012

Warm Up for 10-15-12

1. What choices did the colonists have after the conflicts at Lexington and Concord?

2. What was Patrick Henry really saying in his famous speech?

3. In spite of everything that happened in chapter 5, how did most colonists feel about going to war with Britain?

4. Give 2 reasons why you think the colonists should declare their independence, and 2 why they should not declare their independence.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Chapter 5 Summary Terms

  • French and Indian War
  • Laws
  • Taxes
  • Representation
  • First Continental Congress
  • Lexington and Concord

Warm Up for 10-9-12

1. What were some of the ways the colonists responded to the Intolerable Acts?

2. What was the significance of the Battle of Concord?

Monday, October 8, 2012

Update for 10-9-12 through 10-11-12

Tuesday 10-9-12: Warm Up, Concept map for written response #4, summary, study guide

Wednesday 10-10-12: Study guide review, Jeopardy review

Thursday 10-11-12: Chapter 5 Test, everything due:
  • Written response #4
  • Chapter 5 notes
  • Study guide
  • Warm ups
  • summary
  • Chapter 5 definitions