Revolution FAR Sheet

Use your time today to work on the worksheet with a partner.  This FAR sheet is a good mix of the material we've covered and presents it in a manner that allows for different learning styles. 

FAR sheets are NOT due today.

The Enlightenment

On your own sheet of paper, answer the following questions on the Enlightenment.  Use your computers to research the answers with a partner.  Please make sure you answers the questions entirely.  You have the entire class to complete this assignment.  We will discuss the Enlightenment tomorrow.  Here are a few sites for your research...you may need others also.

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/th/The_Enlightenment

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/jo/John_Locke

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/vo/Voltaire

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/enlightenment.htm




1.  What was the Scientific Revolution?

2.  What was the Enlightenment?

3.  John Locke,  a philosopher during the Enlightenment, believed in natural rights.  Define Natural Rights.  What were the three main natural rights?  (Google "john locke natural rights")

4.  John Locke also believed in a SOCIAL CONTRACT between a government and the people.  What was this agreement?  (Google " locke social contract agreement")

5.  John Locke believed that if the government broke this agreement (social contract) that the people had the right to do what...?  Why?  (Google "locke social contract revolution")

6.  What Enlightenment philosopher believed in the "common good" or "general will"? (Google "enlightenment philosopher general will")

7.  What does the "common good" mean?  Do you believe in doing things for the 'common good'?  Why or why not?

8. This philosopher also stated that "people have the right to make the laws that they have to follow".   What does that statement mean? 

9.  Another philosopher was Voltaire.  What was he known for?

10.  How did these Enlightenment ideas affect the formation of the United States (Constitution)?  (Google "enlightenment idea US constitution")

11.  How did John Locke and his ideas affect the writing of the Declaration of Independence?  Give specific examples.  (Google "John Locke Ideas in Declaration of Independence)

American vs. British Soldiers

1) With a partner, create a chart on a white sheet of paper comparing American and British Soldiers.  Compare them using the following catagories: Status, Uniforms, Weapons, Gear, Terrain.  The site below will help you significantly:

http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/perspectives_military.html


2) On your own...(each of you need your own response). 
In the comment section below, answer the following question.... given what you know about the soldiers of each side of the revolution, who do you think should win in a battle?  Explain your answer.


3) For another look at the Battles of Lexington and Concord...see the links section and watch the History Channel video about Paul Revere...enjoy!

Battles of Lexington and Concord

With a partner, please research the battles of Lexington and Concord.  On one sheet of paper, explain the story of the battles.  Please turn in at the end of class.

Also:
We will be using Moodle more and more this year.  I need each person to log into moodle and make sure that they are members of "Chenault and Meldon's 8th Grade Class" using the enrollment code--chenaultmeldon

Meldon

Start studying for your test!  I will be available before or after school Wednesday for review. 

Fritz

British view of Boston Massacre
www.bostonmassacre.net/british.htm

Boston Massacre or Riot??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRxJh9mcfmk&feature=related

After reviewing the evidence, which side do you side with?  Provide evidence and reasons of why you feel this way (at least 3).  Comment your answers below with a partner.

Meldon 11/4

Chapter 6, section 4

Reading Check questions in Notebook

Meldon- All Classes

You and a partner:

Research the topics,
1. COMMITTEES of COORESPONDENCE
2. BOYCOTTING of ENGLISH GOODS in the COLONIES

Comment on the information that you found out about these subjects in the English Colonies at the time.  Please-- do not cut and paste.  Use your own words and post as much useful knowledge as you can so that others can better understand these concepts.

Kettler

Links:

http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/suact.htm
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1211.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_taxation_without_representation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee_of_correspondence
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/boycott
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/921813/causes_of_the_american_revolution_boycotts.html?cat=37http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sons.htm
http://www.manhattanrarebooks-history.com/repeal_of_stamp_act.htm

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Extended Response (answer in your notebook):

Many colonists were angry with the new taxes enacted by the English government.  Name an explain two ways that they demonstrated their discontent.