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Journal 10/30

Based on what you have learned so far, brainstorm characteristics of the British and Colonial armies.

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Strengths? Weaknesses?

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September 5, 1774 - First Continental Congress

Representatives from each colony (except Georgia) meet in Philadelphia

  • George Washington, Sam Adams, John Adams, Patrick Henry

Goal: Discuss how to respond to the Coercive / Intolerable Acts

Outcomes:

  • Wrote a letter to the king demanding he repeal the Intolerable Act
  • Planned to stop trade with Britain (imports AND exports)
    • Many colonists opposed this. Why?
  • Planned to meet again on May 10, 1775

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April 19, 1775

- Battle at Lexington

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May 10, 1775 - Second Continental Congress

Representatives from EVERY colony meet in Philadelphia

  • New members: Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson

Goal: Decide if the colonies want independence

Outcomes:

  • Create Continental Army & name commander
    • George Washington
  • Olive Branch Petition: colonists last attempt at peace with Britain

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Olive Branch Petition (excerpt)

“Most Gracious King,

We, your loyal subjects in the colonies are deeply devoted to you, your family, and your government. We feel connected with Great Britain, and we are upset by every event that weakens our relationship. We assure you that we want harmony between the colonies and Great Britain to be restored. We want to come to an agreement so that we can live in peace and benefit the future generations of both countries”

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King George III won’t receive the petition…

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“I refuse to read this petition! It is coming from a FAKE GOVERNMENT. I declare that the colonies are officially in rebellion against Britain!”

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THE WAR HAS BEGUN…

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Strengths

Strengths

Weaknesses

Weaknesses

British Army

American Army

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Revolutionary War Project

  1. You will select a topic from the Revolutionary War
  2. You will select the type of project you want to do
  3. You will complete a project proposal indicating your chosen topic and project type
  4. You will research your topic
  5. You will turn in this works cited page with source notes
  6. You will create a project that shows the IMPACT (effect) your topic had on the Revolutionary War
  7. You will present your project to the class

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Topic choices

  • George Washington
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • John Adams
  • Marquis de Lafayette

People

  • Battle of Trenton (Crossing the Delaware)
  • Battle at Saratoga
  • Battle of Yorktown
  • Winter at Valley Forge

Events

  • Weapons and technology
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Native Americans in the War
  • Women in the War
  • African Americans in the War
  • French help
  • Espionage (spying)

Other topics

Other? Propose another topic you are interested in… MUST be approved by teacher

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Project choices

  • Skit (3-4)
  • Newscast (1-3)
  • Music Video (2-3)

Other- your idea MUST be approved by teacher

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Project Examples

Pictograph�

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Important Dates

Project Overview - October 30

Project selection - October 31 (TOMORROW)

Project Proposal due - November 4

In-class research day - November 5

Works Cited due - November 7

Project due date - November 13

Project Presentations - November 13-14