Declaration of Independence (#17)

Here is the front and back of the assignment that we worked on in small groups while the substitute was here on Wednesday, and continued in class on Thursday.

The American Revolution--Lecture Notes

Here are the notes that we took in class on Monday and Tuesday (10/14-10/15) covering the major battles of the Revolutionary War.

Discussion Posting:

• Were the Americans justified in their rebellion against Great Britain? Or were they just complaining about having to pay their fair share? Explain your opinion using at least two pieces of supporting evidence.
  
  After your initial post, reply to at least two other student postings offering evidence to further their point or to disagree with their perspective.
• Closes Sunday night at 11:59 pm.

Lecture Notes (#16): 10/8-10/9

Here is the power point for the notes we took in class on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.  The lecture covered the early events/battles of the American Revolution, including the Declaration of Independence.

Friendly Reminder

Remember to print off a copy of your grade report for A.P. United State History, and get it signed by a parent.  It is due tomorrow (Friday)--if it's brought back tomorrow, you earn 5 points extra credit.

Stamp Act and Declaratory Act Videos

Here is a link to the Stamp Act video we watched in class today.  We also watched this video about the Declaratory Act (2nd period, we didn't have time for this...we'll watch it in class tomorrow).

The Road to Revolution; Chapter 7 Study Guide

Here is the Chapter 7 summary/study guide that we began in class today.  Knowing these items (and their significance) will greatly help you for Friday's assessment.

American Uprising

Here is the power point that we took notes (assignment #12) on in class today:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6BhGB3Bc6jPV0p5QXNsdXpJU1E/edit?usp=sharing

Analyzing Colonial Population Data

Here's the worksheet with the table of data about colonial population trends.  We used this in class (with the substitute) working in small groups to make inferences based on the data.  We then turned the inference into a thesis statement that could was strong and clear, debatable and easily supported (with the data).  We also critiqued our thesis statements with a partner and read them to the large group.