- Describe the setting of this movie (when, and where it takes place?)
- What is Johnny Tremain's occupation? (who is he apprenticed to?)
- Why is the population of Boston concerned about tea? (what are they doing to show their concern?)
- Describe the Sabbath Law and how Johnny broke it?
- What was Johnny doing when he injured his hand?
- What did Johnny's mother give him to demonstrate his relationship to Mr. Lyte? .stop at 15.30
- What happens when Johnny presents this evidence to Mr Lyte? (Why doesn't Mr. Lyte believe Johnny is a relative?
- Who is Mr. Josiah Quincy? Why does he offer free legal assistance to Johnny?
- How did Pricilla Lapham's testimony help to acquit (prove innocence) Johnny?
- The Sons of Liberty meet secretly in the attic of the print shop. Who are the members? (name at least 5) +(The colonists
- What symbol do the Sons of Liberty use to represent their organization?
- What does Sam Adams mean when he says: "This meeting can do nothing more to save the country."
- Why do the Sons of Liberty disguise themselves during the Boston Tea Party?
- (research question) How much tea was thrown into Boston Harbor and what was the value of that tea?
- (research question) Find the lyrics to "It's a Tall Old Tree And A Strong Old Tree" Record the verse - not the chorus. (The chorus is the repeated part of the lyrics) . stop at 41:30
- What was Dr. Warren's reply to the British General about the colonists giving up their supplies of weapons and ammunition. (quote him)
- What did James Otis believe was the reason for the revolution? Mr. James Otis was a prominent lawyer in Boston who spoke out against the British Crown and unfair taxation. A British Tax Collector beat Otis on the head with his cane after Otis published an article in the newspaper criticizing him. His wound led to periods of depression and mental instability.
- What is meant by the term: "One if by land and two if by sea."?
- Where did the first shots of the Revolutionary war take place?
- At the end of the film, British General Thomas Gage remarks: "We have experienced more than a defeat, more than a mere misfortune of war. We have been vanquished by an idea, a belief in human rights." What does this quote mean?
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You should use alone time today to clean up and complete notebook activities. Review the worksheets for Chapter 7, Lesson 1. (pages 75, 76, 77,78, 81) There will be a quiz tomorrow. You may use your notebook during the quiz.
Text Book Week Q notes pg. 75, Matching Pg. 76, Paul Revere Poem pg. 77, Multiple Choice pg 7812/7/2015 Lessons this week focus on Chapter 7 in the text. Worksheets, maps, and a memorization activity will be on the menu. There will be a quiz based on notes you take from the text. It is also time for you to begin working on your THIS DAY IN HISTORY PROJECT. Make sure you have received approval for your topic. You must show evidence of note taking on the Research Grids before you begin making a presentation or Prezi. .The poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wrote Paul Revere's Ride in1860. Some historians believe he gave far more credit to Paul Revere than he deserves. Watch the "virtual" performance.
A primary source is a document written by a person that was an eye witness to an event. This is part of a letter Paul Revere wrote to Jeremy Belknap describing the events of April 18, 1775. Read the left column and answer the questions to the right. Place onto page 73 of your notebook.
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REMINDERS: Clean up your notebook and complete recent activities.
page 90. answer 7 questions about the Declaration of Independence. page 91. The front cover should include the Title, Author's Name, Date of Publication, and an illustration that reflects the theme of independence. (liberty, freedom, independence, self government, page 92. The back cover should contain a two or three sentence description of the author, and a short summary explaining why Paine's ideas made "Common Sense". Include the two main points of his booklet. page 93. blank page page 94. Sketch of the painting in landscape view. and . Describe the men on Washington's boat. how many? what are they doing? how are they dressed? who were they? is anyone other than Washington identified? (hint: one became a future president and another had "Prince" as his first name) page 95. Make a list of errors / inaccuracies found in the painting page 96 - 97. Define or identify 10 Key Vocabulary terms. |