Lesson #3: Patriot or Loyalist? Decide for yourself.
Activity 3.3: Do Some Research
“The Bostonians Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring and Feathering” shows Patriots of Boston tarring and feathering Philip Dawe, a Loyalist.
Research takes time, but it is worth it. By watching video, and reading information from a variety of sources, we hear multiple perspectives on a topic. In this activity, you will do your own research on your chosen questions about Loyalists and Patriots.
Benchmark:
5.4.1.2.1: Pose questions about a topic in history, examine a variety of sources related to the questions, interpret findings and use evidence to draw conclusions that address the questions.
Learning Target:
I can...examine a variety of sources to find an answer.
Essential Question:
How do you use the method of inquiry to draw conclusions about a topic in history?
To complete Activity 3.3 please follow the steps below:
STEP 1:
Examine the following resources to find possible answers to your questions:
education-portal.com British Loyalists vs American Patriots During the American Revolution Video
ushistory.org Loyalists, Fence-Sitters, and Patriots
ducksters.com Patriots and Loyalists
studyzone.org Leaders of the Revolution Patriots and Loyalists
needham.k12.mn.us Loyalists vs Patriots The Arguements
Loyalists During the American Revolution
Sons of Liberty: Patriots or Terrorists?
Ask your teacher for any additional resources.
Open your original saved document. Add to the document by filling out the “Important Information to Consider” row in the Historical Inquiry Guide: Patriot or Loyalists document.
STEP 2:
Upload your responses to the add submission box
o Open document to your computer
o Complete the activity
o Click "Save As" and save it onto a special place on your computer
o Click "Upload a File"
o Upload the file to this Moodle page
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