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Analyzing the Declaration of Independence
Students will examine the abuses of Great Britain's King George III as detailed in the Declaration of Independence and evaluate the colonists' charges against the king.
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The Influence of John Locke
Students will Examine the influence of 17th-century English political philosopher John Locke on the foundations of American democracy and review primary-source documents by Locke, Jefferson, and Madison. |
The Constitutional Convention
Students will activate and build background knowledge about the origins of the U.S. Constitution by tracing critical arguments about the national government made at the Constitutional Convention, analyze the relevant primary-source documents and identify arguments with varying points of view, and evaluate the arguments for and against the Virginia Plan, first proposed by delegates at the Constitutional Congress. |
The Federalist Papers
Students will, analyze the functions of the Constitution and its effectiveness as a document, summarize the articles, powers, and systems within the Constitution, and create a persuasive advertisement. |
American Revolution 101
American Revolution Videos
Too Late to Apologize
Disney's Johnny Tremain
Boston Tea Party
Sam Adams Speech to Congress
History Channel: Bloody Boston
History Channel: Rebelling to Revolution
History Channel: Declaring Independence
History Channel: American Crisis
History Channel: Path to World War
History Channel: Forging an Army
History Channel: Treason and Betrayal
History Channel: The War Heads South
History Channel: Hornet's Nest
History Channel: The End Game
History Channel: Becoming a Nation
History Channel: Road to the Presidency
History Channel: A President and His Revolution
School House Rocks: The Revolution
The American Revolution Rock Opera
PBS: The American Revolution
The American Revolution: Billy Joel Parody
The American Revolution Rap: Macklemore Parody
The American Revolution Rap: 50Cent Parody
George Washington
Daniel Shay's Rebellion
Articles of Confederation
Disney's Johnny Tremain
Boston Tea Party
Sam Adams Speech to Congress
History Channel: Bloody Boston
History Channel: Rebelling to Revolution
History Channel: Declaring Independence
History Channel: American Crisis
History Channel: Path to World War
History Channel: Forging an Army
History Channel: Treason and Betrayal
History Channel: The War Heads South
History Channel: Hornet's Nest
History Channel: The End Game
History Channel: Becoming a Nation
History Channel: Road to the Presidency
History Channel: A President and His Revolution
School House Rocks: The Revolution
The American Revolution Rock Opera
PBS: The American Revolution
The American Revolution: Billy Joel Parody
The American Revolution Rap: Macklemore Parody
The American Revolution Rap: 50Cent Parody
George Washington
Daniel Shay's Rebellion
Articles of Confederation
Worksheets, Notes, Activities
Parliament: the legislature of Great Britain, historically the assembly of the three estates, now composed of Lords Spiritual and Lords Temporal, forming together the House of Lords, and representatives of the counties, cities, boroughs, and universities, forming the House of Commons.
Key People of the Revolution: Students research each person and tell their role in the American Revolution
Sons of Liberty: They were the ones who were not afraid. They knew instinctively that talk and politics alone would not bring an end to British tyranny. They were willing to resort to extralegal means if necessary to end this series of injustices. They were American patriots — northern and southern, young and old, male and female. They were the Sons and Daughters of Liberty.
The Road to War Worksheet
North Carolina Leads the Way to Independence: Students will analyze The Halifax Resolves and Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence to reflect on NC's role in the War for Independence
Website 1: The Halifax Resolves
Website 2: The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram
Website 3: Battle of Moores Creek Bridge
Read the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Read the Halifax Resolves
Website 1: The Halifax Resolves
Website 2: The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram
Website 3: Battle of Moores Creek Bridge
Read the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Read the Halifax Resolves
Thomas Paine's Common Sense: "I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguements and common sence" - students will review exerpts from his pamphlet written in 1776 and apply what they know about the start of the Revolution to draw conclusions.
Read Common Sense
The Declaration of Independence Group Activity: students will watch videos and review the real Declaration of Independence to identify the 4 major portions of the document and the significance/meaning behind the document.
Video 1: Sam Adams Addresses Congress
Video 2: Celebrities Read the Declaration
Document: Easy to Read Version
Video 1: Sam Adams Addresses Congress
Video 2: Celebrities Read the Declaration
Document: Easy to Read Version
Timeline of the American Revolution: Students will used the website attached to the picture on the left to create 2 column notes for: Lexington & Concord, 2nd Continental Congress, Bunker Hill, Long Island, Crossing the Delaware, Brandywine, Saratoga, Valley Forge, Monmouth, King's Mountain, Guilford Courthouse, Yorktown, Treaty of Paris, Washington Resigns his command
Video 1: George Washington
Video 1: George Washington
The Articles of Confederation: Students will hold group discussions intermixed with educational videos. Students will first do a brain dump of everything they know about our government. Students will then look at the strength and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. This is followed up by watching video #1. Students then hold a discussion on what would happen in today's world if the government was run poorly or no longer existed. Students watch video #2. Students will then use their devices to free research: The Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shay's Rebellion. Finally students will create their own graphic organizer to fill in as they do the research.
AOC Weaknesses and Strengths
Video 1 - The Articles of Confederation
Video 2 - Daniel Shay's Rebellion
AOC Weaknesses and Strengths
Video 1 - The Articles of Confederation
Video 2 - Daniel Shay's Rebellion
American Revolution Project