SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution.
a. Explain how the end of Anglo-French imperial competition as seen in the French and Indian War and the 1763 Treaty of Paris laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.
b. Explain colonial response to such British actions as the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, and the Intolerable Acts as seen in Sons and Daughters of Liberty and Committees of Correspondence.
c. Explain the importance of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense to the movement for independence
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SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution. a. Explain the language, organization, and intellectual sources of the Declaration of Independence; include the writing of John Locke and the role of Thomas Jefferson. b. Explain the reason for and significance of the French alliance and foreign assistance and the roles of Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette. c. Analyze George Washington as a military leader; include the creation of a professional military and the life of a common soldier, and describe the significance of the crossing of the Delaware River and Valley Forge.
SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution.
a. Explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shays’ Rebellion led to a call for a stronger central government.
b. Evaluate the major arguments of the anti-Federalists and Federalists during the debate on ratification of the Constitution as put forth in The Federalist concerning form of government, factions, checks and balances, and the power of the executive, including the roles of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.
c. Explain the key features of the Constitution, specifically the Great Compromise, separation of powers (influence of Montesquieu), limited government, and the issue of slavery.
d. Analyze how the Bill of Rights serves as a protector of individual and states’ rights.
e. Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams; include the Whiskey Rebellion, non-intervention in Europe, and the development of political parties (Alexander Hamilton).
Essential Questions:
How do ideas and interests that are in direct conflict with existing governments cause revolutions?
Questions that you will be able to answer after completing this unit:
Why was winning the French and Indian War the beginning of conflict for the British and the colonist?
Why did the British and the colonists have different goals following the Treaty of Paris 1763
How did the American borders develop after the French and Indian War and the American Revolution?
What are the key ideas of American democracy?
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How did the Age of Enlightenment play a role in independence?
How were the colonists able to defeat the British, a much stronger adversary?
What sacrifices did the colonists make in order to win independence?
What and who laid the groundwork for a revolution to be able to occur?
How did the key ideas of American democracy develop?
How did the Age of Enlightenment play a role in independence?
What caused the American Revolution?
How did this revolution start?
How did geography play a role in ending the Revolution?
How did the French aid the American revolutionaries?
Who was behind the revolution?
What was the colonial response to pre-revolutionary actions by the British?
How did the British respond to colonists ideas about freedom?
How did some colonists shape their people’s thinking towards approving a war of Independence?
Why was Thomas Paine so important to the Revolution?
Why do we consider George Washington to be the “Father of his nation”?
How did personality play a role in America’s successful diplomacy during the Revolution?
Why would European aristocrats want to fight in the American Revolution?
Why did the conflict between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson escalate to such a high level?
Why is the American Constitution one of the most enduring constitutions in the western world?
How did the weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shays’ Rebellion led to a call for a stronger central government?
What are the major arguments of the anti-Federalists and Federalists during the debate on ratification of the Constitution?
As put forth in the Federalists Papers, what were the arguments concerning the form of government, factions, checks and balances, and the power of the executive?
How did the roles of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison affect the kind of Constitution we have?
What are the key features of the Constitution, specifically the Great Compromise, separationof powers, limited government, and the 3/4ths compromise?
How does the Bill of Rights serve as a protector of individual and states’ rights?
How were the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams important in establishing the power of the new country?
How did the Whiskey rebellion affect the development of this country?
Whiskey and Rebellion
How did political parties develop?
Vocabulary:
The dreaded Stamp Act stamp for taxing Paper Goods and Services
Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Proclamation of 1763, Sons/Daughters of liberty, Committee of Correspondence, Pontiac’s Rebellion, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Aaron Burr, Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, French/Indian Wars, Treaty of Paris 1763, Appalachian Mountains, Battle of Quebec, General Montcalm, William Pitt, George Washington’s Militia, Proclamation of 1763, Pontiac’s Rebellion, Lafayette, Ben Franklin, Albany Plan for Union, John Locke, Montesquieu, Thomas Jefferson, Rousseau, Separation of Powers, Social Contract, Checks/Balances, Bill of Rights, Great Compromise, Individual Rights, States Rights, Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution Proclamation of 1763, Pontiac’s Rebellion, New York City, Immigration, National Road, Appalachian Mountains Battle of Trenton, Delaware River, Cornwallis, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown, General Benedict Arnold.
By Thomas Paine:
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value." -
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it."
"He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates his duty he
TPaine himself
establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."
"He who dares not offend cannot be honest."
"A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right".
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace".
"If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately".
"Lead, follow, or get out of the way".
"That government is best which governs least".
"These are the times that try men's souls".
"Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts".
Table of Contents
Theme song for the Revolution:
Georgia Performance standards for US History :
SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution.
a. Explain how the end of Anglo-French imperial competition as seen in the French and Indian War and the 1763 Treaty of Paris laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.
b. Explain colonial response to such British actions as the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, and the Intolerable Acts as seen in Sons and Daughters of Liberty and Committees of Correspondence.
c. Explain the importance of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense to the movement for independence
SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
a. Explain the language, organization, and intellectual sources of the Declaration of Independence; include the writing of John Locke and the role of Thomas Jefferson.
b. Explain the reason for and significance of the French alliance and foreign assistance and the roles of Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette.
c. Analyze George Washington as a military leader; include the creation of a professional military and the life of a common soldier, and describe the significance of the crossing of the Delaware River and Valley Forge.
SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution.
a. Explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shays’ Rebellion led to a call for a stronger central government.
b. Evaluate the major arguments of the anti-Federalists and Federalists during the debate on ratification of the Constitution as put forth in The Federalist concerning form of government, factions, checks and balances, and the power of the executive, including the roles of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.
c. Explain the key features of the Constitution, specifically the Great Compromise, separation of powers (influence of Montesquieu), limited government, and the issue of slavery.
d. Analyze how the Bill of Rights serves as a protector of individual and states’ rights.
e. Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams; include the Whiskey Rebellion, non-intervention in Europe, and the development of political parties (Alexander Hamilton).
Essential Questions:
How do ideas and interests that are in direct conflict with existing governments cause revolutions?
Questions that you will be able to answer after completing this unit:
Vocabulary:
Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Proclamation of 1763, Sons/Daughters of liberty, Committee of Correspondence, Pontiac’s Rebellion, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Aaron Burr, Federalists, Democratic-Republicans,
French/Indian Wars, Treaty of Paris 1763, Appalachian Mountains, Battle of Quebec, General Montcalm, William Pitt, George Washington’s Militia, Proclamation of 1763, Pontiac’s Rebellion, Lafayette, Ben Franklin, Albany Plan for Union, John Locke, Montesquieu, Thomas Jefferson, Rousseau, Separation of Powers, Social Contract, Checks/Balances, Bill of Rights, Great Compromise, Individual Rights, States Rights, Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution Proclamation of 1763, Pontiac’s Rebellion, New York City, Immigration, National Road, Appalachian Mountains Battle of Trenton, Delaware River, Cornwallis, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown, General Benedict Arnold.
Resources:
clcik here to view video on writing the Declaration of IndependenceThe American Revolution
American revolution Timeline
Fun videos about the American revolution
Video of GW at Valley Forge
The Bill of Rights in video
The Whiskey rebellion video
American revolution in Georgia
Causes of the American revolution
Geography won the Battle of Yorktown and the American revolution
Articles of Confederation
Click here to view Choices videos on the Aftermath of the American revolution and the start of our government
Click below to view video on the Constitutional Convention
Click here for the Two player game "The Flames of Revolution"
WATCH THIS VIDEO IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE UNKNOWN HISTORY OF WOMEN IN THE REVOLUTION:
Click here if you want to hear School House rocks version of the Constitution;s Preamble
Assignments:
1.Readings for this unit are under the "Readings and writing Assignments" wiki chapter. More on that in class.
3. Notes and review work due after you take the unit test. See calender for dates.
4. Click below for the Unit Two- American revolution to a New Nation power points:
5. Click here for American Revolution Notes Worksheets,
6. Review Pages-click here
7. Causes of the American revolution Graphic Organizer
8. Separation of Powers Graphic Organizer
9. Articles of Confederation versus the Constitution Graphic organizer and eventual quiz
11. For vocabulary "Word Wall check" exercise click here. Those in ISS can use the vocabulary list on this page
12. Click her for Federalists versus Anti-federalist activity
13. Click here for Bill of Rights Graphic organizer
14, Click here for Northwest Ordinance graphic organizer
15. View Barney Fife's version of the Constitution:
15. Click here for Articles of Confederation to Constitution review
16. Click here for the after Fall Break "get back in the swing of things" Brain mapping review
17. Constitution quiz Click here
18 Click here for primary source reading
19. Click here for Valley Forge assignment
20. Click here for Historical role play assignmen
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21. Click here for the constitution questions activity
22. Click here for
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24. Click her for the GW and JA fun report cards
QUOTES OF NOTE
By Thomas Paine:
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value." -
"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it."
"He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates his duty he
"He who dares not offend cannot be honest."
"A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right".
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace".
"If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately".
"Lead, follow, or get out of the way".
"That government is best which governs least".
"These are the times that try men's souls".
"Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts".
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