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Unit 1: The Colonial Era

Unit 1: The Colonial Era. Exploration of the New World Columbian Exchange. Day 1. Do Now. Complete the Student Survey (blank copies are on the black cart) . Textbooks. IF YOU ARE USING ONE OF MY IPADS, SIT SILENTLY DURING THIS ACTIVITY 1: DELETE iBooks off your iPad

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Unit 1: The Colonial Era

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  1. Unit 1: The Colonial Era

  2. Exploration of the New World Columbian Exchange Day 1

  3. Do Now Complete the Student Survey (blank copies are on the black cart)

  4. Textbooks IF YOU ARE USING ONE OF MY IPADS, SIT SILENTLY DURING THIS ACTIVITY 1: DELETEiBooks off your iPad 2: Download iBooks in your own name 3: Delete any pictures, videos or games that you no longer need/use/care about – we need lots of space! 4: Using Mr. Miller’s gift card, download “The Americans” textbook

  5. Diagnostic quiz On Edmodo!

  6. Looking forward • Tonight’s Homework: Reading Day 2 (on Edmodo) • Friday: Quiz • 13 Colonies Map • Columbian Exchange • Colonial Regions

  7. European exploration • 1492: “Columbus sailed the ocean blue…” • 1500s: Reasons for Spanish exploration: Gold, Glory and God • 1500s: Reasons for French exploration: fur trade! • 1600s: Reasons for British exploration: at first, economic opportunities

  8. Age of exploration timeline Step 1: Open the Timeline template (Unit 1 Folder on Edmodo) Step 2: Scan the QR codes throughout the classroom Step 3: Match the event to the correct year or time period(You may need to research the events in your textbook if you do not remember or know the answer!) Step 4: Completely answer all of the analysis questions on the timeline Step 5: Email your timeline to Ms. Kealekara.keale@gmail.com

  9. Colonial regions • Why did separate regions develop in the Americas? • Who were some of the early American settlers? Where did they go? • Are there still big differences between these regions of the United States? • Establishing a Colony: • Social • Political • Economic

  10. Establishment of Colonies Day 2

  11. Do Now • Reading Quiz on Edmodo - paper copies on the black cartYou may not use any notes that you took on last night’s reading(I want to learn about how well you can remember what you read) • When you have finished, make sure you have downloaded Reading #3 to your iPad for homework tonight • If you have extra time, work on your map skills OR study the Unit 1 flashcards on Study Blue

  12. Looking Forward • Reading #3 on Edmodo tonight • Quiz on Friday (use the study guide on Evernote – also on Edmodo) • 13 colonies • Similarities and differences between the colonial regions • Early colonial governments (today’s topic!)

  13. England in the Americas: Virginia • First English settlement: Jamestown, Virginia • Economic opportunities (cash crops like tobacco and rice – Carolina gold?) • Religion played very little role in the settlement of Virginia and other Southern colonies • Head right system • Development of the plantation system (indentured servants and slaves) • Social structure: hierarchical (gentry)

  14. England in the Americas: New England • Puritans: wanted to “purify” or reform the Church of England • Pilgrims: Plymouth Rock • Puritans: Massachusetts Bay Colony • “City on the Hill” –model community, no religious tolerance • Rebels (Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson)  Rhode Island • Government shouldn’t punish those with other religious beliefs • Economics: ship building, trade and fishing – Boston is a trade center • Salem Witch Trials • Puritans promote public education

  15. England in the Americas: middle colonies Maryland Pennsylvania Quakers Pacifists Wanted to set up a colony based on the principles of: Equality Cooperation Religious Tolerance BOUGHT land from the Native Americans • High degree of religious tolerance – for Christians • Maryland Toleration Act of 1649 • BOTH: Economics based on agriculture and commerce • Large trading cities like New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore • Slavery not as numerous • BOTH: Culturally diverse, urban areas grow and develop, hierachical

  16. British politics • Limited government: based on the rule of law • Magna Carta: Granted nobles various legal rights and prevented the King from imposing taxes without the consent of a council • Parliament: House of Lords and House of Commons • English Bill of Rights: Monarch cannot interfere with Parliament elections, granted citizens the right to a speedy trial, forbade cruel and unusual punishment, right to petition the government • Common law: based on tradition or past court decisions • Enlightenment: natural rights (John Locke)

  17. Politics in the British Colonies • Salutary neglect: English government basically lets the colonists govern themselves • Representative governments: people elect their officials and have a vote • Virginia • House of Burgesses • Elected by the people: colonial legislatures • Appointed by the King: colonial governor • = Tension • Who held more power?? • New England • Mayflower Compact: elected legislature, rule by locals, government derived power from the people • Town meetings • Seek to enforce the will of God (leaders were usually religious leaders) • Connecticut: government’s power comes from free consent of the people and is limited

  18. House of burgesses • Roles: • Burgesses – Participating in the government • Scribe – Keeps notes • Timekeeper – Reminds of the group of time limits • Rules: • Do not talk while others are talking • Respond to each other, not around PROBLEM: Native Americans are invading on our crops The House of Burgesses needs to decide how the colony will address the crisis

  19. Exit Slip Why was the House of Burgesses and its processes significant in American colonization? Write one paragraph in response In your response make sure to include: • An explanation of the significance of the House of Burgesses • An explanation of the significance of the House of Burgesses’ decision processes • An explanation of the significance from the Colonists’ point of view • An explanation of the significance from the Native Americans’ point of view • Elements or events from the reenactment to support your argument.

  20. Long Term Causes of the American Revolution Day 3

  21. Do Now Which of the following had the biggest impact on colonial life in the mid 1700s: • Politics (government structures) • Religion • Economics (the way money was made or lost) In your notes, write 2 sentences explaining your choice. Use specific examples in your argument.

  22. Looking Forward • Today: Quiz • Tonight: • No homework! • Monday:Parent Survey!

  23. Prezi • Download the “Prezi Viewer” App • Username: kealeushistory@gmail.comPassword: burke • Download “Long Term Causes of the American Revolution”

  24. Quiz • You will have up to 20 minutes to complete the quiz • When you have finished the quiz, immediately begin the Prezi • “Think about it” = jot down notes on your thoughts • “Write this down” = write it down in your notes

  25. Long term Causes of the American Revolution • Salutary neglect • Economic practices: mercantilism • 1660: Navigation Acts • British colonies could sell certain goods only to England • Goods sold to other countries had to pay a tax (duty)

  26. French and Indian War(“Seven years war”) • Results: • France gives up all land east of the Mississippi River • Britain is the one, true colonial power in North America • Britain is heavily in debt • 1760: Writs of assistance • Proclamation of 1763

  27. Royal Acts and Taxes • The 13 colonies were now royal colonies • Sugar Act: import tax on sugar, violated the right to a trial by jury • Stamp Act: Taxed nearly all printed materials by requiring it bear a government tax • Stamp Act Congress: “No taxation without representation” – James Otis • Boycott of British goods • Sons of Liberty • Declaratory Act: Parliament had the authority to impose laws on the colonies

  28. Short-Term Causes of the American Revolution Day 4

  29. Do Now What kind of government existed in the thirteen colonies before the American Revolution? What country ruled the thirteen colonies? Who actually had power?

  30. Looking Forward • Tonight’s Homework: • The Americans: Chapter 4, Section 2: Ideas Help Start a Revolution • Answer all “Main Idea” questions in your notes • Test on Friday

  31. Revolutionary Cause • 1767: Townshend Acts: taxed imported goods • March 5, 1770: Boston Massacre • December 1773: Boston Tea Party • Sons of Liberty • 1774: Coercive Act (aka “Intolerable Acts”) • Closed Boston Harbor • Military governor over Massachusetts • England expanded the Canadian border, taking land away from New York, New Hampshire and Massachusetts (Maine)

  32. The Boston Massacre • Became a rallying point for colonists against the British • Propaganda = what actually happened? Vocab Terms Bias: prejudice in favor or against one thing, person or group Motive: a reason for doing something Immediacy: direct and instant involvement Accuracy: quality of being correct or precise Reliability: dependability

  33. Document A - Guided

  34. Document B - Independent

  35. Continental Congresses • April 1775: First Continental Congress • All but Georgia attended • Right to be represented in government, or govern themselves • April 1775: Lexington and Concord • “Shot heard round the world” • May 1775: Second Continental Congress • Common Sense by Thomas Paine • Congress decided to stop seeking resolution and to declare independence

  36. Timeline In your notes, put the following events in chronological order: • Battle of Lexington and Concord • Writing of the Declaration of Independence • Establishment of Jamestown • Boston Massacre • Boston Tea Party • Tea Act • Establishment of the Virginia House of Burgesses

  37. Exit Ticket • What does “bias” mean? • What does “immediacy” mean? • What is a “motive”? • List two facts about the Boston Massacre • Write one sentence that explains how the Boston Massacre led to the American Revolution.

  38. Declaration of Independence Day 5

  39. Do Now 1. Take out your homework for a homework check 2. Answer these questions in your notes: • Are you proud to be an American? Why or why not? • Would you rather live someplace else? Why or why not? • Who is your favorite American (you can not pick yourself!)

  40. Looking forward Tonight’s Homework: Chapter 4, Section 3 Write 1 sentence explaining the significance of each term or name Unit Test: FRIDAY! Keep studying on Study Blue! Use the Study Guide in the Unit 1 folder

  41. Declaration of Independence • Written to further the cause of the colonists’ fight with Great Britain • Thomas Jefferson • Addressed to those colonies and colonists who remained loyal to King George III • Articulates the concept of limited government and egalitarianism • “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” • Purpose of government: “secure those rights” • “Right of the people to alter or abolish” the government • Offender: King, not Parliament

  42. Take a Look… • Open the “Declaration of Independence” worksheet on Edmodo • Whole group: 1-2 • With a partner: 3-5 • Independently: RemainderMAKE SURE to answer the Analysis Questions at the bottom • Send to Ms. Keale: kara.keale@gmail.com • When done, begin homework

  43. Results of the Declaration of Independence • Entered into an alliance with France • French don’t like English • French thought the colonists might be successful against the English • Provided the Americans with French naval support and supplies • Set up a new government in the 13 colonies: state constitutions • Bill of Rights • Based on the principles and ideas set for the in Declaration

  44. American Revolutionary War Part 1 Day 6

  45. Do Now

  46. Looking Forward

  47. The Revolutionary War • April 1775: Battle of Lexington and Concord • The War: Colonists vs. British (“Redcoats”) • Colonists: Loyalists vs. Patriots • June 1775: Battle of Bunker Hill • July 1775: George Washington is appointed commander of the Continental Army • March 1776: British leave Boston and go to New York

  48. American Revolutionary War Part 2 Day 7

  49. Do Now

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