Lesson 2 Activity 2.1 Tensions Mount as Time Passes in the Colonies

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Image of map of the thirteen colonies and rising tensions

Summary: The early colonial writers made important contributions to the foundation of American literature by documenting historical information. Without their writings, we would not have had an idea of life was like for Colonial Americans. Life was not easy though. There was much to be done to establish this new life and this new country. There were challenges both from within England and without England.

Standard:         11.7.7.7 - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Learning Target:         

I can identify underlying issues and tensions that led to the formation of the Unite States.

Essential Question:        

How do I research history in order to generate a NEW question about a specific current issue?

You will need:Internet Access

STEP 1:

Click on the following links to build background and answer the following question:

“What are some possible reasons for the underlying tensions that led to the formation of the United States of America?”

• A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1873^[2]

• A History of American Literature^[3]
• Early America^[4]

STEP 2:

Take notes on your findings.You should have no less than seven viable tensions that existed for the colonies.

STEP 3:

Share notes on the discussion board. Comment on similarities and ask clarifying questions of classmates. Post at least a total of five comments/questions.