Study
Guide: Unit Two - Independence
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Due Date |
Assignment |
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Tues.,
Sept 2 |
1. Read p. 131 -145 2. Do questions 1 – 5 3. Fill in the first side of the Chart: Road to
Revolution. Be detailed as you fill in each block. |
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Weds.,
Sept. 3 |
1.
Read p. 145 – 159 2.
Read the “Declaration and Resolves from the First Continental Congress” 3.
Answer questions 6 – 8 4.
Finish the Chart: Road to Revolution |
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Thurs.,
Sept. 4 |
Read
excerpt from “What Led the Americans into Open Rebellion?” p. 136 – 145. In the margin for each source write notes
summarizing the reasons that the source gave for Revolution. Be prepared to discuss in class the
differences in the interpretations and which you find most persuasive. |
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Mon.,
Sept. 8 |
1.
Read p. 166 - 172 2.
Answer question 9 3.
Read the excerpts from Common Sense and answer the questions at the end. 4.
Read Charles Inglis’s essay, “The True Interest of 5.
Print out a copy of the Declaration of Independence and bring it in to class |
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Tues.,
Sept. 9 |
1.
Read p. 172 – 184 2.
Answer questions 10 – 14 |
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Weds.,
Sept 10 |
1.
Read p. 184 - 194 2.
Questions 15 – 17 |
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Thurs.,
Sept. 11 |
1.
Read Andrew Young’s essay, “The Revolution Was Radical in Some Ways, Not in
Others” 2.
Make a detailed outline of his arguments.
What is his thesis? What points
does he use to prove his assertions?
What evidence does he use to support those points? |
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Fri.,
Sept. 12 |
DBQ due (This is a test grade) |
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Mon.,
Sept. 15 |
Test |
Reading Questions
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1. |
Summarize
the legacy of the French and Indian War.
Give examples of how English policy changed. |
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2. |
Why
did the Sugar Act and the vice-admiralty courts so anger the colonists? What was the argument over “virtual representation?” |
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3. |
What
actions did the colonists take against the Stamp Act? What were the differing motivations of
those in the resistance movement? |
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4. |
Summarize
the intellectual rationale used to argue for and against the Stamp Act. |
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5. |
What
were the arguments used in Parliament to argue for repeal of the Act? What was the Declaratory Act? |
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6. |
Summarize
the debate over the legality of the Townshend Duties. What was the impact of
the American actions against the Townshend Act and how did the British respond
to American protests? |
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7. |
After
you’ve read the “Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress,”
summarize in your own words a) the basis for the
Congress’ demands b) what the Congress
asked for and c) what the Congress resolved to do. |
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8. |
Which
groups supported the Patriot movement and why? Which groups opposed them and why? |
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9. |
List
and identify the events that took place between the opening of the Second
Continental Congress and the writing of the Declaration of Independence |
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10. |
Make
a chart of the advantages and disadvantages of both sides at the start of the
war: include military, economic, and political elements |
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11. |
How
was the war financed? |
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12. |
Why
did the French enter the war and how did their presence make a difference? |
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13. |
Summarize
the provisions of the Treaty of Paris (1783) |
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14. |
Summarize
the reasons given for the American victory. |
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15. |
How
did wartime pressures tested republican ideals? What was the role of women? Summarize also
how governments responded. |
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16. |
How
did the Revolution impact the institution of slavery? |
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17. |
How
did the Revolution affect the relationship between religion and the state? |
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Identifications
By the end of the unit, you should be familiar with all these people and terms.
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1. |
George Grenville |
17. |
Restraining Act (1767) |
32. |
Continental Association |
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2. |
Currency Act (1764) |
18. |
John Dickinson and Letters
from a Farmer |
33. |
Declaration of Rights and
Grievances |
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3. |
Sugar Act (1764) |
19. |
Massachusetts Circular
Letter |
34. |
Second Continental Congress |
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4. |
Nonimportation Associations |
20. |
“Boston Massacre” (1770) |
35. |
Olive Branch Petition |
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5. |
Stamp Act (1765) |
21. |
The Gaspée
incident (1772) |
36. |
Thomas Paine |
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6. |
Quartering Act (1765) |
22. |
Sam Adams and Sons of
Liberty |
37. |
Richard Henry Lee |
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7. |
Vice-Admiralty Courts |
23. |
Committees of
Correspondence |
38. |
Robert Morris |
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8. |
Patrick Henry |
24. |
Lord North |
39. |
Valley Forge |
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9. |
James Otis |
25. |
Tea Act (1773) |
40. |
Marquis de LaFayette |
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10. |
Stamp Act Congress |
26. |
Boston Tea Party (1773) |
41. |
Baron von Steuben |
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11. |
Thomas Hutchinson |
27. |
Coercive Acts/Intolerable
Acts 1774 |
42. |
Treaty of Paris (1783) |
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12. |
Sons of Liberty |
28. |
Quebec Act (1774) |
43. |
Lord North |
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13. |
Declaratory Act (1766) |
29. |
First Continental Congress |
44. |
John Locke |
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14. |
Townshend Act (1767) |
30. |
Galloway Plan |
45. |
Important battles from the
War |
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15. |
Radical Whig Ideology |
31. |
Suffolk Resolves |
46. |
Newburgh Conspiracy |
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16. |
Writs of Assistance |
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Questions
and Themes for Unit Two: Independence
By
the end of this unit, through reading, homework, and class discussion we will
have covered these questions and topics.
Keep this list at the back of your mind as you study and read throughout
the unit. Be prepared to discuss these
questions in class. This list will also
be a good review sheet when you study for the AP exam.
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Different arguments from the American and British
perspectives for what caused the war
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The role of the French and Indian War in leading to
the Revolution
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The interrelationships regarding cause and effect
for British laws and American reactions
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The intellectual arguments put forth by such men as
Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson to justify revolution
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Historians’ different interpretations of the
Revolution
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Extent to which the Revolution was a radical or a
conservative change
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The development of a sense of unity among the
colonists
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The advantages and disadvantages each side brought
to the war
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Analysis of why the Americans won the Revolution
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Economic and social changes brought forth by the
Revolution
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How could the war have been avoided? What mistakes
did the British make in their treatment of the colonies?
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Geographic and social differences in support for the
Revolution
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The strategy and tactics used to fight the war
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The roles of women in this period
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The effect of the Revolution on slavery, Native
Americans, and religion