Boston Tea Party

   

The difference between a riot and a protest may simply be which side of the political argument you are on. But, what happens when the riot or protest isn't really about politics at all, but about money? As we learn about the Boston Tea Party think about the reasons behind it and determine for yourself if it was a riot, a protest, or something else completely.

 EQ: Why did the Boston Tea Party take place?

Engage:

• Tea!!!

Explore:

• Vocabulary: tea, protest, smuggling, bohea, shilling
• Tempest in a Teacup podcast (38:45)
• Boston Tea Party video (32:20) Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Explain:

• Who was involved in organizing the Boston Tea Party?
• What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
• What was the result of the Boston Tea Party?
• What do you think of the tea?

Evaluate:

• Vocabulary Worksheet
• Class Discussion
• Worksheet

Boston Massacre Printmaking

  

The most famous example of propaganda in United States history is the Paul Revere print of the Boston Massacre. The fact that we still refer to this incident as a massacre is proof of that.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Massacre#/media/File:Boston_Massacre_high-res.jpg

The real story of the 'Boston Massacre' is more complicated than a bunch of soldiers indiscriminately firing into a peaceful crowd of Boston citizens. As we examine the evidence as revealed in the trial of the soldiers and find out the true story we need to ask ourselves why would Revere lie? What purpose did it serve? Who benefitted from the false narrative and who was harmed?

Your assignment will be to create a print using the facts of the incident. Obviously the medium we are using will make details very difficult so keep that in mind as you work on the design. 

EQ: Why did Paul Revere create his famous Boston Massacre print?

Engage:

• Foam Printmaking (5:06)

Explore:

• Vocabulary: massacre, mob, cudgel, deposition, manslaughter engraving, print, propaganda, brayer, art
• John Adams miniseries video of Boston Massacre
• Boston Massacre Wikipedia

Explain:

• What is propaganda?
• Why did Revere create an inaccurate print of the Boston Massacre?
• Do you think the soldiers were justified when they fired into the crowd?
• What do you think was the effect of John Adams representing the soldiers on his career?

Evaluate:

• Students will create a factual print of the Boston Massacre.

Extend:

Road to Revolution

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_(American_Revolution)#/media/File:Sprit_of_'76.2.jpeg

I have identified fifteen events that I want you to research. Tell me what happened, when it happened, and why it is important to the American Revolution. 

When you get your worksheet put in your name, and start researching the events. All fifteen events need to be completed, you need to work with a purpose. Note, the events will not be in order. You will need to find the dates to order them on the Google Slide timeline. 

You will use the information from the worksheet to make a digital timeline of the events as well. Of course, you only get to do that after the worksheet has been completed. See me when you think you are ready to do it. 

EQ: What events led to the American Revolution?

Engage:

•  None

Explore:

• Students will research 15 events leading to the American Revolution

Explain:

• How did each event lead us closer to the American Revolution?
• When did each event take place?
• What order did the events take place?

Evaluate:

• Worksheets to be turned in.
• Google Slide Timeline to be created and shared.

Expectations:

• You will have four days to complete this assignment in class. 
• You will need to have both your worksheet and your Google Slides timeline shared to Mr. C by Wednesday, October 25.

Paul Revere and Joseph Warren

This essential question is the guide for this lesson. The students will be examining the role of Paul Revere and Joseph Warren from Revere's famous ride to the Battle of Bunker Hill. We will look at what Paul Revere and Joseph Warren contributed to these famous events. 

Here are the links to the media we will use in class along with pages 134-135 in our textbook.

Andy Griffith Lexington and Concord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c_er4mMfvI

Lexington and Concord Map https://prh1734.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/PaulRevereMap121416.jpg

‘Real’ Story of Paul Revere http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/real.html

Longfellow’s Midnight Ride of Paul Revere http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4hUMQG3MI8

Paul Revere's Ride http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Revere's_Ride

The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_death_of_general_warren_at_the_battle_of_bunker_hill.jpg

Joseph Warren http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Warren

Ode to Josesph Warren http://books.google.com/books?id=3r-ClEcWHsQC&pg=PA217&

Ode http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ode

After learning the stories of Revere and Warren the students will write an ode to Dr. Warren using the following rhyme scheme: ABABCDECDE

Road to Revolution

Here is the presentation over the events that led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. 

The essential question is: What events led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. 

Create a timeline of the events. You might be able to find an online timeline creator to use, but how will you share it with me when you are finished? You can work together with a partner to figure that out, but you will need to turn in your own timeline.