essential question: what was the impact war of the

Name ______________________________ Period _____ Parent Signature (E.C.) ______________________

Revolution & Independence 7th Social Studies TEST DATE: _____________________

1. Copy lines 6-7 describing British STRENGTH!! ________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ 2. UNDERLINE the sentence that explained how many colonist stayed loyal to the King.

3. CIRCLE the important battle in 1777. COPY the next sentence explaining the importance of the battle.

__________________________________________________________________ 4. To the RIGHT of the reading write the location Americans spent their darkest days of the war & the season.

5. In the second paragraph list 3 DISADVANTAGES the Americans had to deal with.

_______________________ ____________________ ____________________ 6. Put a SQUARE around the British General and the battle he lost that helped to end the war.

7. PUT a TRIANGLE around America’s great military leader.

DIAGRAM & DESCRIBE- 5pts. Take the following 3 words and list them in the order they occurred in the Old World (Europe) and What Jefferson says how

governments should be created. Describe Jefferson’s ideas and the things governments are to protect.

PEOPLE GOVERNMENT GOD

OLD WAY JEFFERSON

Essential Question:

What was the impact war of the American War for Independence? (Revolution)

From 1775-1776 Americans and British troops fought battles and organized armies in the colonies. 1 Even with those events, the 2nd Continental Congress had not yet declared independence. Finally in the 2 summer of 1776, all 13 colonies voted to ratify the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson. 3 The document used Enlightenment ideas of reason to explain why the colonist had a right to commit treason 4 and form their own nation. 5

At first Great Britain seemed to have a huge advantage in the war. They had the world’s finest navy 6 and a trained army. The Patriots were inexperienced volunteers. One of every five Americans was a Loyalist 7 (Tory). Some supported the king for religious reasons. Other depended on Great Britain for jobs or thought 8

colonial grievances did not justify rebellion and some feared the disorder of revolution. Great Britain hoped 9 for a decisive victory that would bring a quick end to the war. Their plan to cut New England off from the 10 Middle Colonies failed, however, when the Patriots forced a British army to surrender at the Battle of Saratoga 11 in 1777. This battle marked a turning point in the war and helped bring support from Great Britain’s European 12 rivals, most notably France, into the war on the side Americans. 13 The Patriots’ darkest hour was a bitter winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge. Other pressures added to 14 the colonists’ problems. During the war women had to assume new responsibilities such as managing family 15 farms or businesses. Angered by the colonists’ desire to push westward, many Native Americans sided with 16 Great Britain against the colonists. At sea the United States had to rely on privateers to attack the royal fleet 17 since there was no American navy. The American victory at Saratoga forced the British to change strategy. 18 They moved south and won several victories. The Americans responded by using hit-and-run tactics. 19 In 1781 a Patriot army, under the command of George Washington, moved quickly south. Aided by 20 French troops and ships, the Americans surprised General Conrwallis’ army at Yorktown and forced it to 21 surrender. Great Britain granted the colonies independence in the Treaty of Paris in 1783, and the war for 22 American independence ended. 23 Even though Great Britain had superior military strength, the Americans won the war. The revolution 24 was a people’s movement, and Americans were fighting on their own land. The Patriots received help from 25 France and Spain and had a great leader in George Washington. 26

Vocabulary- 2pts. (define the following words, words with ‘*’, need to be updated on POWER VOCABULARY lists)

Common Sense by Thomas Paine (p.118)-

Tyranny (p.127)-

Tory / Loyalist (p.119)-

Treason-

Mercenaries / Hessians (p.128)-

Valley Forge (p.132)-

Intolerable Acts (p.102)-

BIG IDEAS: 5pts.

Pg. 112 Pg. 118 Pg. 126 Pg. 135

Important Battles 15pts. (U.S. Ch. 5 pgs. 115-116 and pgs. 127-130 / A.J. Ch. 6 pgs. 163-185)

Battle Location (State) Winner Importance

Bunker Hill:

Ticonderoga:

Trenton:

Saratoga*:

Yorktown:

Revolution & Independence - Lesson Packet

OBJ #1: Name and describe the group of colonist who declared independence.

What did the 2nd

Continental Congress

before declaring

Independence that

would be seen as:

a. Asking for Peace?

____________________

b. Committing Treason

____________________

King George the III

said . . “we must

conquer them or leave

them to themselves” . . .

What might an

American in Congress

have said in response?

_______________

_______________

_______________

Draw a Symbol for the

ENLIGHTENMENT

1. Name and describe the group of colonist who declared independence. What city and year did this group

meet? How did the Enlightenment affect their actions? What was the Olive Branch Petition? Why was a

Declaration really needed (see preamble)? (U.S. Ch. 4 and 5 pgs. 114-119 and Declaration of Independence pgs. 122-123 / A.J. Ch. 5 pgs. 148-152)

A. 2nd Continental Congress

1. Meets in Philadelphia in 1775-1776

2. ALL COLONIES there to decide what to do???

a. Declare Independence??? . . War

b. Talk to Britain and Make-up?? . .Stay Friends

B. Actions before TREASON (a.k.a. Independence)

1. Create Army to defend Colonies from British (War?)

a. George Washington Chosen as GENERAL

b. Send him to Boston to help city

2. Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III

a. Hopes to save peace & keep colonies British

b. King refuses to read it

C. Declaration of Independence

1. Britain refuses to talk to Colonist

a. Even Ben Franklin is blasted by British and he did

not want independence

-Franklin comes home and supports independence

b. Sends more troops “We must conquer them or leave them to themselves”

-King George III

2. Congress votes for Independence

a. Congress are men of the Enlightenment

*Educated men use Reason (Scientific Method)

b. Needs to explain to world (educated) that they had

REASONS for overthrowing a Government

(IT’S A BIG DEAL!!)

*Might get help from other countries


OBJ #2: Explain the content of the Declaration of Independence.

Create an Acrostic

using Terms, Events,

or People from this

page for:

I

N

D

E

P

E

N

D

E

N

C

E

2. Explain the content of the Declaration of Independence*. Who wrote the Declaration? List the four (4)

parts of the Declaration of Independence. What rights does the Declaration of Independence say are “Natural

Rights” guaranteed to all men (people)? What does the Declaration of Independence say should happen to a

government that does not allow their people these rights? (U.S. Ch. 5 pgs. 119-125 and Declaration of Independence pgs. 122-123 / A.J. Ch. 5 pgs. 148-159)

A. Written by ____________________________

1. Committee with Ben Franklin /John Adams (+2others)

a. Still did not have total support

2. From Virginia- will help get southern colonies to

support independence

3. Respected writer and thinker

a. Used other documents from colonies and world to

put together ideas

B. Announces the beliefs, goals & rights in 4 sections 1. Preamble (Introduction)

a. Just like introductory paragraph in essay

2. List of Natural Rights a. All Men Created Equal

b. Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness

3. List of Complaints

-Unfair Taxes -No Representation -Slavery??????

4. Claim of Independence

a. Announcing the NEW United States

C. Explains reason for overthrowing GOVERNMENT

1. Gov’t must protect Natural Rights from God

a. Natural Rights: 1. Life 2. Liberty 3. Pursuit of Happiness

-Are these easy to define??????

b. If rights aren’t protected then Government should

be taken down by THE PEOPLE

OLD WAY JEFFERSON

D. Big Disagreements!!

1. People are not happy with Declaration

a. Wrong wording & Want more Issues Added

b. Slavery- South almost ends the Congress

(Slavery taken out of Declaration)

E. July 4, 1776

**All 13 Colonies vote for signing Declaration

(had to be unanimous- everyone!!)


OBJ #3: Describe the differences between the British & American armies.

Choose 3 words from

the notes that

Describe:

Colonial Soldier:

______________

______________

______________

British Soldier:

______________

______________

______________ Draw a picture of

how the British

were using their

NAVY

A. United Colonies/States Choose to Fight

1. Before 1775

a. Militias- Citizen Soldiers from each colony

b. Example Lexington & Concord

2. 1775 2nd Continental Congress creates Army

a. George Washington chosen as General

b. Still very poor . . mostly farmers

B. Advantage / Disadvantage

1. United States (Colonies)

a. Small, unorganized, poorly trained

b. NO NAVY (must march to move)

2. Great Britain

a. Best Army –Professional Soldiers

(It’s their JOB)

*Use Mercenaries- King George III hires German

Hessians to help fight colonist

b. Best Navy- Blockades colonies from help

*Helps move troops fast up and down

colonies

C. HOW U.S. & Washington Survive

1. Never get cornered

a. Washington constantly moves (even after win)

2. Use Guerilla Tactics- Secret attacks and hit & run

3. Describe the differences between the British and American armies. Who was chosen to lead the American

army? Describe how the Americans decided to fight (survive). What group of soldiers were paid to fight for

the British? What branch of military did the British have and the Americans did not .. . how did that help the

British? (U.S. Ch. 5 pgs. 115-116 and pgs. 126-128 / A.J. Ch. 6 pgs. 163-165)


OBJ #4: Outline the major reasons for the American defeat of the British.

Categorize American

Victories by placing

one under each

category and explain

why you chose it:

BAD:

_____________ Why:

GOOD:

_____________ Why:

BETTER:

_____________ Why:

BEST:

_____________ Why:

A. Getting Help

1. U.S. Needed help from Europe

a. Battle of Saratoga Convinced France to help

2. France Helps- Sends troops, and NAVY

a. Navy keeps British from running or fast attack

B. U.S. has some advantages

1. Colonist know the land and climate

a. Can hide better and get help from people

2. England is far away for supplies

C. Early Battles

1. _____________________ (U.S. Wins at Fort)

a. Greene Mnt. Boys capture fort and drag cannons

through snow to Washington in Boston

2. _________________ (British kick butt outside Boston) a. Washington runs to save army

b. 1st ‘Real’ Battle between armies

D. Starting to WIN

1. ______________________ (First big U.S. WIN)

a. Secret attack on Christmas Night

b. Defeat Hessians and gives morale boost

2. ___________________________ (U.S. Win)

a. Large part of British army captured

b. CONVINCES __________ & ______ TO HELP!!

4. Outline major reasons for the American defeat of the British? What European country decided to help the

Americans? What did this country provide that helped the most? How did the land help the colonist the most?

What battle symbolized the British defeat and name the British and U.S. generals. (U.S. Ch. 5 pgs. 130-132 and pgs. 135-139A.J. Ch. 6 pgs. 182-185)

E. Victory!!!!!!

1. Battle of ______________________ (1781)

a. British (led by Cornwallis) set-up in Virginia

b. French & U.S troops march to Virginia

**KEY: French navy had beat British navy

and trapped the British

c. Cornwallis surrenders to Washington

2. Treaty of Paris (1783)

a. British recognize U.S. as INDEPENDENT!!!

War- 1774 to 1783 = NINE YEARS OF FIGHTING!!!

*Many who signed Declaration of Independence lost

EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*What type of country will be created???

*Will there be more revolutions since one

started this country???

Essential Question Connection:

Directions: Throughout this unit, pick aspects from each objective that would help to answer this

essential question in the box below. When you turn in this packet, you need to take EVIDENCE from the

assignments, notes, and objectives in your response to this essential question:

IMPACT

IMPACT

IMACT

IMPACT

Essential Question:

1. What was the impact war of the American War for Independence? (Revolution)

Obj #1: 2nd Continental Congress

Obj #2: Declaration of Independence

Answer: This will be turned in the day of the lesson test:

Obj #3: British v. American Armies

Obj #4: Victory

Name_____________________________ Period _____ Parent Signature (E.C.) ________________________

Objectives w/Vocabulary

Revolution & Independence Mr. Fleck – 7th Social Studies

60pts. DUE DATE: Dec. 17th & 18th Standards: H2.8.1; H2.8.2; H2.8.3; H6.8.2; H6.8.3; H6.8.4; G2.8.2; G2.8.3; G2.8.6; G4.8.3; C1.8.2; C1.8.4; C4.8.5; Ec9.8.1

Define Lesson Vocabulary (On Back) (5pts. Well Written Complete Sentences, Answered with facts /4pts. Complete Sentences, Correct answers with limited factual support

/ 3pts. Correct Answer / 2-1pt. Incomplete Answer / 0pts. Wrong Answer) 1. Name and describe the group of colonist who declared independence. What city and year did this group

meet? How did the Enlightenment affect their actions? What was the Olive Branch Petition? Why was a

Declaration really needed (see preamble)? (U.S. Ch. 4 and 5 pgs. 114-119 and Declaration of Independence pgs. 122-123 / A.J. Ch. 5 pgs. 148-152)


parts of the Declaration of Independence. What rights does the Declaration of Independence say are

“Natural Rights” guaranteed to all men (people)? What does the Declaration of Independence say should

happen to a government that does not allow their people these rights? (U.S. Ch. 5 pgs. 119-125 and Declaration of Independence pgs. 122-123 / A.J. Ch. 5 pgs. 148-159)

3. Describe the differences between the British and American armies. Who was chosen to lead the

American army? Describe how the Americans decided to fight (survive). What group of soldiers were paid

to fight for the British? What branch of military did the British have and the Americans did not .. . how did

that help the British? (U.S. Ch. 5 pgs. 115-116 and pgs. 126-128 / A.J. Ch. 6 pgs. 163-165)

4. Outline major reasons for the American defeat of the British? What European country decided to help

the Americans? What did this country provide that helped the most? How did the land help the colonist the

most? What battle symbolized the British defeat and name the British and U.S. generals. (U.S. Ch. 5 pgs. 130-132 and pgs. 135-139A.J. Ch. 6 pgs. 182-185)

BIG IDEAS: 5pts.

Pg. 112 Pg. 118 Pg. 126 Pg. 135

Important Battles 15pts. (U.S. Ch. 5 pgs. 115-116 and pgs. 127-130 / A.J. Ch. 6 pgs. 163-185)

Battle Location (State) Winner Importance

Bunker Hill:

Ticonderoga:

Trenton:

Saratoga*:

Yorktown:

Vocabulary- 2pts. Each

Common Sense by Thomas Paine (p.118)-

Tyranny (p.127)-

Tory (Loyalist) (p.119)-

Treason-

Mercenaries/Hessians (p.128)-

Valley Forge (p.132)-

DIAGRAM & DESCRIBE- 5pts. Take the following 3 words and list them in the order they occurred in the Old World (Europe) and What Jefferson says how

governments should be created. Describe Jefferson’s ideas and the things governments are to protect.

PEOPLE GOVERNMENT GOD

OLD WAY JEFFERSON

Revolution & Independence

I. Objective #1

A. 2nd Continental Congress

1. Meets in Philadelphia in 1775-1776

2. ALL COLONIES there to decide what to do???



B. Actions before TREASON (a.k.a. Independence)

1. Create Army to defend Colonies from British (War?)

a. George Washington Chosen as GENERAL


2. Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III



C. Declaration of Independence


a. Even Ben Franklin is blasted by British and he

did not want independence

-Franklin comes home and supports

independence

b. Sends more troops

“We must conquer them or leave them to themselves”

-King George III


a. Congress are men of the Enlightenment

*Educated men use Reason (Scientific Method)

b. Needs to explain to world (educated) that they

had REASONS for overthrowing a Government


*Might get help from other countries

II. Objective #2

A. Written by Thomas Jefferson

1. Committee with Ben Franklin /John Adams (+2others)


2. From Virginia- will help get southern colonies to

support independence



put together ideas

B. Announces the beliefs, goals & rights in 4 sections

1. Preamble (Introduction)


2. List of Natural Rights a. All Men Created Equal (Really . . who?)

b. Life Liberty & Pursuit of Happiness

3. List of Complaints

-Unfair Taxes -No Representation

-Slavery??????

4. Claim of Independence

a. Announcing the NEW United States

C. Explains reason for overthrowing GOVERNMENT

1. Gov’t must protect Natural Rights from God

a. Natural Rights: 1. Life 2. Liberty

3. Pursuit of Happiness



be taken down by THE PEOPLE

OLD WAY JEFFERSON




b. Slavery- South almost ends the Congress


E. July 4, 1776

**All 13 Colonies vote for signing Declaration

(had to be unanimous- everyone!!)

III. Objective #3


1. Before 1775










2. Great Britain

a. Best Army –Professional Soldiers (It’s their JOB)

*Use Mercenaries- King George III hires

German Hessians to help fight colonist


*Helps move troops fast up and down colonies





IMPORTANT BATTLES

A. Early Battles

1. Ticonderoga (U.S. Wins at Fort)

a. Greene Mnt. Boys capture fort and drag

cannons through snow to Washington in Boston

2. Bunker Hill (British kick butt outside Boston)

a. Washington runs to save army


B. Starting to WIN

1. Battle of Trenton (First big U.S. WIN)

a. Secret attack on Christmas Night


2. Battle of Saratoga (U.S. Win)


b. CONVINCES FRANCE & SPAIN TO HELP!!

IV. Objective #4

A. Getting Help

1. U.S. Needed help from Europe

a. Battle of Saratoga Convinced France to help

2. France Helps- Sends troops, and NAVY

a. Navy keeps British from running or fast attack


1. Colonist know the land and climate


2. England is far away for supplies

C. Victory!!!!!!

1. Battle of Yorktown (1781)

a. British (led by Cornwallis) set-up in Virginia

b. French & U.S troops march to Virginia

**KEY: French navy had beat British navy

and trapped the British

c. Cornwallis surrenders to Washington

2. Treaty of Paris (1783)

a. British recognize U.S. as INDEPENDENT!!!



EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*What type of country will be created??? Will there be

more revolutions since one started this country???


I. Objective #1

A. 2nd Continental ____________________

1. Meets in ________________ in _________________

2. ______ COLONIES there to decide what to do???



B. Actions before _____________ (a.k.a. Independence)

1. Create _____ to defend Colonies from British (War?)

a. _____________________ Chosen as GENERAL


2. _______________________ sent to King George III



C. Declaration of ____________________


a. Even ________________ is blasted by British

and he did not want independence

-Franklin comes home and supports

independence

b. ______________________________

“We must conquer them or leave them to themselves”

-King George III


a. Congress are men of the ___________________

*Educated men use _________ (Scientific Method)

b. Needs to _______ to world (educated) that they

had _________ for overthrowing a ___________


*Might get ________ from other ____________

II. Objective #2

A. Written by ___________________

1. Committee with Ben ________ /John _____(+2others)


2. From ____________- will help get ____________

colonies to support independence



put together ideas

B. Announces the beliefs, goals & rights in 4 sections

1. __________________ (Introduction)


2. _________________________ a. All Men Created ____________ (Really . . who?)

b. ___________________________________

3. List of ____________________

-Unfair _________ -No ________________

-________________??????

4. Claim of ________________________

a. Announcing the NEW _________________

C. Explains reason for _______________ GOVERNMENT

1. Gov’t must protect _________________ from God

a. Natural Rights: 1. _________ 2. ____________

3. _______________________



be taken down by ____________________

OLD WAY JEFFERSON




b. ___________- South almost ends the Congress


E. ________________________

**___________ Colonies vote for signing Declaration

(had to be ______________- everyone!!)

III. Objective #3


1. Before 1775

a. ____________- Citizen Soldiers from each colony


2. 1775 ______________________ creates ________

a. _______________________ chosen as General




a. _________________________________________

b. NO ___________ (must march to move)

2. Great Britain

a. Best _____ –Professional Soldiers (___________)

*Use ___________- King George III hires

German Hessians to help fight colonist

b. Best ________- Blockades colonies from help



1. Never get ___________________

a. Washington _______________ (even after win)

2. Use ________ Tactics- Secret attacks and _________

IMPORTANT BATTLES

A. Early Battles

1. ____________________ (U.S. Wins at Fort)

a. Greene Mnt. Boys capture fort and drag

cannons through snow to Washington in Boston 2. _________________ (British kick butt outside Boston)

a. Washington _______________________


B. Starting to WIN

1. Battle of _______________ (First big U.S. WIN)

a. Secret attack on ____________________


2. Battle of ___________________ (U.S. Win)


b. CONVINCES ________ & ________ TO HELP!!

IV. Objective #4

A. Getting Help

1. U.S. Needed help from ________________

a. Battle of Saratoga Convinced _________ to help

2. France Helps- Sends _________, and ____________

a. Navy keeps _________from running or fast attack


1. Colonist know the _________ and ___________


2. England is far away for _______________

C. Victory!!!!!!

1. Battle of _____________ (________)

a. British (led by _____________) set-up in Virginia

b. __________ & ________ troops march to Virginia

**KEY: ______________ had beat British

navy and trapped the British

c. ___________ surrenders to _____________

2. Treaty of _________ (1783)

a. British recognize U.S. as ________________!!!



EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*What type of country will be created??? Will there be

more revolutions since one started this country???

Name_____________________________ #____ Period_________

1776 MAKE-UP Declaring Independence: Read pages 118-121 in U.S. Book and answer the following questions:

***If you miss 1 Day of the movie . . ..only complete #’s 1-4.

1. Would you have agreed with Thomas Pain? Explain (3 Sentences for or against his argument).

2. Explain the meaning of our nation’s motto “E pluribus unum” Explain what in LITERALLY means and then

why you think it was chosen:

3. Identify Thomas Jefferson’s three arguments outlined in the Declaration of Independence.

(number them 1, 2, 3)…

4. What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence, meaning why was it such a big idea, how did it

really make the war the much more important to win?

5. Differentiate between a loyalist and patriot.

6. How would you have reacted if you were a Patriot and your friend was Loyalist?

7. Why do you think the Declaration of Independence did not address the rights of women, enslaved African

Americans and Native Americans?

8. Read the quote by Abigail Adams on page 120… how are her concerns similar to something we have already

talked about????

Name _______________________________ Period _____ Date _______________________ “1776” – Make-up


Mr. Fleck – 7th Social Studies 50pts.

Directions:

Complete the activity below and the worksheet on the backside of this sheet.

Activity #1-

Read U.S.114-121 and answer the following questions.

1. Pg. 116 #3

a.

b.

2. Pg. 118 - Copy the ‘Main Ideas’ from left margin.

1.

2.

3.

3. Pg. 121 #2

a.

b.

c.

4. Pg. 123 List 4 reasons Thomas Jefferson writes in the Declaration of Independence that the

U.S. is declaring independence. (You don’t have to write our word for word)

a.

b.

c.

d.

Name _______________________________ Period _____ Date _______________________

“1776” – Video Review Revolution & Independence

40pts.

2pts. Each

1. What person seems to want independence the most in Congress (he’s not liked)? ______________________

2. Which region of the colonies is most against to declaring independence? _______________________

3. What colony finally gets Congress to openly talk about independence (1 of the 1st 2)? __________________

4. Who is the president of the 2nd Continental Congress? _____________________________

5. What is John Adam’s wife’s name? ______________________________

6. What state is Mr. Jefferson from? ________________________________

7. Who’s son was the “Royal” governor of New Jersey and liked the British? ___________________________

8. Who constantly sends messages to the 2nd Continental Congress? ____________________________

9. Name two people besides Thomas Jefferson that are chosen to serve on the committee for writing the

Declaration of Independence.

__________________________ __________________________

10. What bird does Benjamin Franklin want to be the symbol of America? _______________________

11. How many of the colonies must vote for independence for the vote to count? __________________

12. What does Jefferson call King George in the Declaration of Independence (T-word)?__________________

13. What issue in the Declaration of Independence upsets the southern colonies so much that they walk out of

the Congress? ________________________________

14. Who signs his name larger than anyone else? ____________________________________

15. What was Mr. Fleck’s favorite part of the movie? ____________________________________

Short Answer - 10pts.

16. Describe your favorite scene from the movie. Describe the scene that you believe showed the ‘real’

problems that the Congress faced. Explain why you chose these scenes.

Name _______________________________ Period _____ Date _______________________ “1776” – Video Review


50pts.

2pts. Each

1. What person seems to want independence the most in Congress (he’s not liked)? ______________________

2. Which region of the colonies is most against to declaring independence? _______________________

3. What colony finally gets Congress to openly talk about independence (1 of the 1st 2)? __________________

4. Who is the president of the 2nd Continental Congress? _____________________________

5. What is John Adam’s wife’s name? ______________________________

Short Answer #1- 5pts.

6. Describe the difference in how the northern men and the ones from the southern colonies dress. Is there

anything else different?

7. Who’s son was the “Royal” governor of New Jersey and liked the British? ___________________________

8. Who constantly sends messages to the 2nd Continental Congress? ____________________________

9. Name two people besides Thomas Jefferson that are chosen to serve on the committee for writing the


_______________________________ _______________________________

10. What bird does Benjamin Franklin want to be the symbol of America? _______________________


11. Describe the feeling in the Congress when Gen. Washington’s messages are read. Does it sound like the

colonies are winning? How do these messages seem to affect Congress?

12. How many of the colonies must vote for independence for the vote to count? __________________

13. What does Jefferson call King George in the Declaration of Independence (T-word)?__________________

14. What issue in the Declaration of Independence upsets the southern colonies so much that they walk out of

the Congress?

________________________________


15. How does the Congress react to Jefferson’s final draft of the Declaration of Independence. What issue

caused the most problems? What one word would Jefferson not let them change?(starts with t)

16. Why does John Hancock sign his name so large on the Declaration of Independence?

__________________________________________________

17. What was the mood when the Declaration was finally passed? ______________________________

18. What date was the Declaration of Independence signed? ___________________________________


19. Describe your favorite scene from the movie. Describe the scene that you believe showed the ‘real’

problems that the Congress faced. Explain why you chose these scenes.

BONUS- 10 WOW POINTS

2pts. Each

1. Name of Ben Franklin’s foot illness. ________________________________

2. What state is Thomas Jefferson from? _____________________________________

3. What does Mr. Dickinson do when he leaves Congress because he won’t sign the declaration?

___________________________________________

4. Finish this quote by Ben Franklin: “If we do no not ____________________ together we most

certainly shall ____________________ separately.”

5. What part do you think Mr. Fleck liked the most?

Name ___________________________ Period _____ Date ______________________

Mapping– Revolutionary War 7th Social Studies

80pts.

Book Mark: US pages 115, 127, 130. American Journey: 144, 166, 170, 178 Directions: Read the following paragraphs. After you have read the paragraph, decide what important

geographic, political or historical information in that paragraph should be placed on your map. List the item or

items on the line and write a description of why they are important.

Mapping- 7pts. Each 7pts. Map Item Correct / Description / Correct on Map & Labeled / 6-5 Map Item Correct / generally correct on Map

4-3pts. Poor Map Item Choice / Missing from Map 2-1pt. Poor Item Choice and Missing from Map or Mislabeled on map

1. As the Second Continental Congress debated Independence in Philadelphia, colonists were forced to take

sides. Those who favored Independence became known as Patriots. Those who wanted to remain with Britain,

on the other hand, were called Tories or Loyalists. Although it is difficult to know the exact number of colonists

who remained loyal to Britain, estimates are as high as 20%.

a.________________________________________________________________________________________

2. In the early parts of the Revolutionary war, Boston was the center of conflict. Realizing that the key to taking

Boston was to have cannons, Benedict Arnold and the “Green Mountain Boys” were sent to Fort Ticonderoga in

New York. In May of 1775, Arnold and his men took Ticonderoga, and these cannon were later used to take

back Boston from the British. On June 17, 1775 a battle erupted outside Boston that would demonstrate to the

British how challenging this war was going to become. British troops awoke to find poorly trained and equipped

minutemen occupying higher ground on Breeds Hill. 2,400 Redcoats were sent to take the hill, but were twice

held back by 1,600 determined colonists. After the third advance, the colonists were forced to retreat. Despite

losing this battle, which is mistakenly called the Battle of Bunker Hill, the militias proved to the British just

how hard they were prepared to fight.

a.________________________________________________________________________________________

b.________________________________________________________________________________________

3. A huge part of the British battle plan involved taking the city of New York. Capturing New York would

provide the British access to the Hudson river, which would then separate the New England from the Middle

Colonies. In 1776, General William Howe and 32,000 British troops were able to take New York. In order to

keep his badly outnumbered troops from being taken, George Washington stayed on the move, retreating across

New Jersey and into Pennsylvania.

a.________________________________________________________________________________________

b.________________________________________________________________________________________

4. In December of 1776, the situation for the Continental Army was bleak. At the end of the year, many soldiers

one-year enlistment would be up. Many soldiers were completing this commitment and then heading home,

others were simply deserting due to the poor conditions and present state of the war. At this moment, George

Washington took a gamble. On the Christmas night 1776, Washington led 2,400 troops across the icy Delaware

River, taking 900 German Mercenaries (hired soldiers) called Hessians captive. This victory at Trenton, New

Jersey and one that quickly followed at Princeton, again rallied colonists in a move for freedom.

a.________________________________________________________________________________________

b.________________________________________________________________________________________

5. The war would officially turn in favor of the colonists in 1777. On October 17, 1777, British General John

Burgoyne and 5,700 British troops were captured in Saratoga, New York. This victory convinced two of

Britain’s longtime rivals, Spain and France that now was the time to support the Patriots. Although the sending

of troops and supplies from Spain and France was key, the biggest help they provided were ships. The French

Navy would later play a huge role in defeating the British.

a.________________________________________________________________________________________

b.________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Even with foreign support, the Patriots faced many challenges. In the Winter of 1777, Washington and

12,000 troops camped at Valley Forge, just north of Philadelphia. During this winter, 2,000 troops died of

malnutrition, disease, and pneumonia. Those that survived the winter came out better trained, as German Baron

Friedrich von Steuben drilled the troops throughout the time in Valley Forge.

a.________________________________________________________________________________________

7. As the war in New England waged on, Britain shifted their war strategy, instead focusing on the Southern

Colonies. Here they hoped to gain support from the many loyalists in Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. The

Patriot forces used guerilla tactics in fighting back, but still the outcome of the war seemed to be in favor of the

British. This all changed in Yorktown, Virginia in September and October of 1781. Here, General Charles

Cornwallis was surrounded by a combination of American and French forces. French naval vessels prevented

the British troops from escaping by sea. After a roughly 3 weeks of non-stop bombardment, General Cornwallis

and his 9,000 troops surrendered to General Washington on October 17, 1781. The war for Independence was

effectively over.

a.________________________________________________________________________________________

b.________________________________________________________________________________________

Copy the chart from page 127 of the United States history book

Colonial Forces

Strengths Weaknesses:

British Forces

Strengths: Weaknesses

20pts. NEATNESS & COMPLETION

III. Objective #3


1. Before 1775










2. Great Britain

a. Best Army –Professional Soldiers (It’s their JOB)

*Use Mercenaries- King George III hires German

Hessians to help fight colonist







OPENER ACTIVITY . . Complete in your SPIRAL

1. Copy OBJ #3 Notes into your Lesson Packet

2. Use your notes & the map on U.S. pg. 127 to match the following facts under a

CHART IN YOUR SPIRAL labeled AMERICANS & BRITISH

**Next to each fact you put under America or British also write

Advantage or Disadvantage

FAR FROM HOME TRAINED PROFESSIONAL ARMY

HELP FROM FRANCE/SPAIN FOUGHT FOR THEIR OWN RIGHTS

UNTRAINED SOLDIERS LARGE POWERFUL NAVY

HAD TO MARCH TO EACH BATTLE USED GUERILLA TACTICS (HIT & RUN)

HELP OF GERMAN MERCENARRIES FOUGHT ON THEIR OWN TERRITORY

Name ________________________________ Period _____ Date _______________________ Internet Activity


7th Social Studies

50pts.

Directions: Complete the following activity by reviewing the information found on the websites

below. Be sure to read instructions, questions and information from the sites carefully.

Website #1: http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/index.html

Section #A

Click on ‘Perspectives on Liberty’ near the top of the page. Then once on the next page click on

‘Military Perspectives’. Answer the following questions by placing your cursor on different parts of the

soldiers, or on the words to the right of the picture.

1. What was the difference between the officers and the enlisted in both the British and U.S. armies?

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

2. Under ‘Terrain’, explain advantages that U.S. soldiers had over the British. ____________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

3. Choose a Topic- Look up one of the other sections and compare the British and U.S. soldiers (ex.-Gear)

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Section #B

Click on ‘Global Village’ on the left side of the Military Perspectives page. Then put your cursor on the

red dots located on the world map. Complete the requirements below.

1. Place your cursor on a dot in the United States and write a brief description. _____________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

2. Place your cursor on a dot in the United States and write a brief description. _____________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

3. Place your cursor on a dot from somewhere else in the world and write a brief description. _________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Section #C

Click on ‘Chronicles of the Revolution’ on the top menu bar of the website. Choose one of the links on

this page to lead you to a newspaper front page from the day. Complete the activity below.

1. Headline & Date: __________________________________________________________________

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

2. Importance of Event: _______________________________________________________________

Website #2: http://www.americanrevolution.org/artmain.html

Scroll down the page to see all the pictures to look at.

Section #A

Click on a picture . On most of the picture pages you can click on the image to see it larger.

1. Name of Painting: ______________________________ Artist: ___________________________

2. Date it was painted: _________________________ Date of Event for real: _______________________

3. Describe the painting and what it shows. Is it an American or British viewpoint? ______________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Section #B

Click on a picture . On most of the picture pages you can click on the image to see it larger.



3. Describe the painting and what it shows. Is it an American or British viewpoint? ______________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Section #C

Click on the ‘Declaration of Independence Picture’ .



3. What two (2) traits do all the people in this room have in common?

________________________________________________________________

4. Name something about this picture that is wrong (it’s in the reading)

_________________________________________________________________

5. Click on the ‘Key to Figures in Picture’ link, identify the following people by number.

#31. __________________________________ #32. __________________________________

#33. __________________________________ #34. __________________________________

#35. __________________________________ #43. __________________________________

http://www.americanrevolution.org/artmain.html

The Olive Branch Petition 1

What is the Olive Branch Petition and how did it come about? Many Americans did not want to break away 2 forever from Great Britain. Many were angry with British policies and treatment, but they thought that an 3

agreement could somehow be reached with the King that would right the wrongs done to them. Declaring 4 independence was a hope of some of the patriots, but not of most. Even when the Second Continental Congress 5

met for the first time in May 1775, the majority was not yet ready to declare independence. 6

There was a small group of delegates, including John Adams, who were ready to declare independence at this 7 time, but the more moderate voices prevailed. The moderate faction was led by John Dickinson of Pennsylvania, 8 probably the most conservative and loyal member of Congress. The radical faction decided it was wiser at this 9

time to let the moderates have their way because they believed war with Britain was inevitable. They would wait 10 until events persuaded more moderates to join their side. 11

The Congress decided to send a last appeal to King George III asking him to intervene in their behalf. The First 12 Continental Congress and many of the individual colonies had sent numerous appeals to the Parliament and to 13 the King, none of which had persuaded them to change their treatment of the Americans. Still hoping that they 14

could avoid the Revolutionary War, they sent one last letter to the King. 15

The Americans hoped that King George III was not fully aware of how the Parliament had been treating the 16 Americans. So they sent the letter directly to the King, detailing the abuses they had received from Parliament 17 and from local British officials. They couched their letter in terms that placed all the guilt with Parliament and 18 British officials such as the Royal Governors. They did this so as not to offend the king and in hopes that he, 19

being unaware of the treatment, would come to their defense. 20 21

A. The Olive Branch Petition 22

On June 3rd, 1775, the Congress passed a resolution forming a committee to draft a letter to the King. The 23 members of this committee were Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Johnson, John Rutledge, John Jay and William 24

Livingston. This committee presented its letter to the Committee of the Whole (the whole Congress) on June 24, 25 but it was not approved. Instead, on July 6th the Congress reconsidered the matter and sent the committee back 26

to form another proposal, adding John Dickinson and Thomas Jefferson to the committee. 27

Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft, but John Dickinson, especially, thought the draft was too harsh and would 28 only anger the king. So he was given permission to make alterations to Jefferson's draft. On July 8th Dickinson's 29 version was presented to Congress and approved, but not unanimously. This letter has come to be known as the 30 Olive Branch Petition, because it extended an offer of reconciliation to the King. The Olive Branch is of course a 31

symbol of peace. It has also been called the "Humble Petition" and the "Second Petition to the King." 32

The letter affirmed the loyalty of the colonists to the King and assured him that they did not seek 33

independence, only redress of their grievances. Congress' vote in support of Dickinson's draft, which 34

was much more fawning in its tone toward the king, showed Congress' willingness to give those who 35

held Dickinson's views one last chance at reconciliation, though they generally didn't believe it would 36

work. 37

38

39

The Olive Branch petition was signed by 48 members of Congress and entrusted to Richard Penn of 40

Pennsylvania, a descendant of William Penn, the founder of the colony. Penn left America on July 14th 41

and arrived in London on August 14th. He delivered the letter to Arthur Lee, who was the Agent in 42

England for the Massachusetts Colony. 43

44

45

B. King George's Response to the Olive Branch Petition 46 On August 21st, Penn and Lee presented a copy of the letter to Lord Dartmouth, who was the Secretary of State for 47

the American colonies. Lord Dartmouth tried to present the letter to the King, but he would not receive it. 48

The day Congress approved the Olive Branch Petition, July 8, John Adams, in disgust, had written two letters, one 49 to his wife, Abigail and the other to General James Warren. The letter to General Warren in particular, expressed 50

his disapproval of the petition, and revealed certain war preparations. The letter was also very critical of John 51 Dickinson. This letter was intercepted by the British and published publicly. So when the King and Parliament 52

were presented with the Olive Branch Petition, they didn't really take it seriously. The Americans were still 53 preparing for war in spite of this letter. 54

55 On August 23, the King published a proclamation declaring that the colonies in America were now in a state of full-56

scale rebellion. The proclamation also required that all British subjects anywhere were to assist in putting down 57 the rebellion. This made it an act of treason for any British subject to defend the American cause in any way. 58

59 On September 1st, Richard Penn and Arthur Lee went back to Lord Dartmouth to see if there was a response 60 from the King. He informed them that the King would not even receive their petition. On September 2nd, Penn 61

and Lee sent this short message to the Continental Congress: 62

"On the 21st of last month, we sent to the Secretary of State for America, a copy of the Petition 63 from the general Congress; and yesterday, the first moment that was permitted us, we presented to 64

him the Original, which his lordship promised to deliver to his Majesty. 65

We thought it our duty to press his Lordship to obtain an answer; but we were told that his Majesty 66 did not receive it on the throne, no answer would be given. 67

your most faithful Servants 68 Richard Penn 69 Arthur Lee" 70

On November 7th, the Olive Branch Petition was presented to the House of Commons and a motion was 71

made that they consider this petition the basis for an effort at reconciliation. The motion was defeated 72

83-33. 73

C. The Americans' Response 74 The Congress in Philadelphia received the message from Penn and Lee on November 9th, 1775 informing them 75 that the King would not receive their petition of peace. This was a strong blow to those such as John Dickinson 76

who hoped to avoid war. The radicals began to gain power now as word of the King's rejection of their peace offer 77 began to spread. Many colonists who had hoped for reconciliation now knew that it was impossible. 78

79 After hearing of the King's rejection of the Olive Branch Petition, many colonists were furious. Abigail Adams, the 80 wife of John Adams, wrote this to her husband after hearing of the refusal, "Let us separate, they are unworthy to 81

be our Brethren. Let us renounce them and instead of supplications as formerly for their prosperity and 82 happiness, Let us beseech the almighty to blast their councils and bring to nought all their devices." Her view 83

accurately reflects the opinions of many at the time. 84

The colonists began to see the King as openly hostile to them. He was abridging their rights, making 85

various rulings affecting them without their consent, amassing armies against them and refusing to even 86

receive their petitions. The next spring, Thomas Paine published his pamphlet called Common Sense, 87

that outlined the King's abuses and stated outright that the colonists had a right to throw off British rule 88

because of its tyrannical ways. Common Sense convinced many colonists that independence and a 89

Revolutionary War were justified. All of these events set the stage for the Declaration of Independence that 90

would be declared in July 1776, only a few months later. 91

King’s Response to the Olive Branch Petition On September 1st, Richard Penn and Arthur Lee went back to Lord Dartmouth to see if there was a __________________ from the King. He informed them that the ___________ would not even receive their petition. On September 2nd, Penn and Lee sent this short message to the 2nd Continental ________________:

"On the 21st of last _____________, we sent to the Secretary of State for America, a copy of the _______________ from the general Congress; and yesterday, the first moment that

was permitted us, we presented to him the Original, which his lordship promised to deliver to his Majesty.

We thought it our duty to press his Lordship to obtain an ______________; but we were told that his __________ did not receive it on the throne, no answer would be given.

your most faithful Servants Richard Penn Arthur Lee"

On November 7th, the Olive Branch Petition was presented to the House of Commons and a

motion was made that they consider this petition the basis for an effort at reconciliation. The

motion was __________________ 83-33.

The American Reaction

The Congress in ________________ (city) received the message from Penn and Lee on November 9th, 1775 informing them that the _______ would not receive their petition of peace. This was a strong blow to those such as John Dickinson who hoped to avoid _______. The radicals began to gain power now as word of the King's rejection of their peace offer began to spread. Many __________ who had hoped for reconciliation now knew that it was ______________.

After hearing of the King's rejection of the _________________________, many colonists were furious. Abigail Adams, the _______ of John Adams, wrote this to her husband after hearing of the refusal, "Let us separate, they are unworthy to be our Brethren. Let us renounce them and instead of supplications as formerly for their prosperity and happiness, . . . .”

The colonists began to see the King as openly ____________ to them. He was abridging

their rights, making various rulings affecting them without their consent, amassing

___________ against them and refusing to even receive their petitions. The next spring,

Thomas Paine published his pamphlet called Common Sense, that outlined the King's ________

and stated outright that the colonists had a right to throw off British __________ because of its

tyrannical ways. Common Sense convinced many colonists that _______________ and a

Revolutionary War were ________________. All of these events set the stage for the

Declaration of Independence that would be declared in July 1776, only a few months later.

Preamble:

Circle what word you think matches best with the term Jefferson used:

“Political Bonds” Government Armies Charity Groups

Finish this sentence- “ . . . , a decent respect to the opinion of mankind requires that they should

___________________________________________________________________

Declaration of Rights:

Circle what term you think matches best with the term Jefferson used:

“Self-Evident” Confusing No Duh Hard to Read

Name the 3 Unalienable Rights

1. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________

3. _____________________________

Circle who has the right to make a new government if the old one does not protect the above rights?

Church King GOD The People

Define Tyranny: ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

List of Wrongs done by the King:

Write 5 words from this list of issues that are STRONG POWERFUL words of description against the king:

____________________ ___________________ __________________

___________________ ___________________

Write out 1 grievance sentence that matches the topics below:

Used troops against us. ______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Taking Away Rights. ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Hurt our businesses / trade. ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Declaration: Finish this sentence . . . That these United Colonies are, , and of the right to be __________________________

______________________________________________________________ and that all political

connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and out to be ___________________ . . .”

What did the signers pledge? ________________________________________________________________

The 56 signatures on the Declaration appear in the positions indicated:

Column 1

Georgia: Button Gwinnett

Lyman Hall

George Walton

Column 2

North Carolina: William Hooper

Joseph Hewes

John Penn

South Carolina: Edward Rutledge

Thomas Heyward, Jr.

Thomas Lynch, Jr.

Arthur Middleton

Column 3

Massachusetts: John Hancock

Maryland: Samuel Chase

William Paca

Thomas Stone

Charles Carroll of Carrollton

Virginia: George Wythe

Richard Henry Lee

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Harrison

Thomas Nelson, Jr.

Francis Lightfoot Lee

Carter Braxton

Column 4

Pennsylvania: Robert Morris

Benjamin Rush

Benjamin Franklin

John Morton

George Clymer

James Smith

George Taylor

James Wilson

George Ross

Delaware: Caesar Rodney

George Read

Thomas McKean

Column 5

New York: William Floyd

Philip Livingston

Francis Lewis

Lewis Morris

New Jersey: Richard Stockton

John Witherspoon

Francis Hopkinson

John Hart

Abraham Clark

Column 6

New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett

William Whipple

Massachusetts: Samuel Adams

John Adams

Robert Treat Paine

Elbridge Gerry

Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins

William Ellery

Connecticut: Roger Sherman

Samuel Huntington

William Williams

Oliver Wolcott

New Hampshire: Matthew Thornton

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, 1

Preamble 2

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political 3

bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the 4

separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect 5

to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the 6

separation. 7

Declaration of Natural Rights 8

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their 9

Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of 10

Happiness.- 11

That to secure those rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the 12

consent of the governed, - 13

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People 14

to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and 15

organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and 16

Happiness. 17

Endowed – provided

Impel – force

Despotism – unlimited

power

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Name ________________________________ Period _____ Date _______________________

Video: The Story of Us (History Channel)

Revolution – Season 1 Ep. 2 50pts.

DIR DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions and take notes in the areas provided while watching the

video. WOW! Points are always available for detailed or extra note taking.

Defi Define or Identify the Following:

S General Washington: _____________________________________________________

Saratoga: _____________________________________________________________

Red Coats: ________________________________________________________ S

YEARS Mentioned: 17___ ___

```

Years Mentioned 17___ ___ 17___ ___ 17___ ___ 17___ ___

Colonist/Rebels British Draw an arrow to the

matching box for each of the

following words or terms that

best fits

___ Unorganized ___

___ Powerful ___

___ Had Navy ___

___ Land Helps ___

___ New Tactics___

___ Help from ___

Others

___Suffered ___

___ WON ___

Interesting! Yorktown

Together: Compose a complete sentence using terms and ideas you saw on the video to describe the following. Like a

Topic sentence.

Describe the British ‘POWER’.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Describe how American’s CHANGED WAR..

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Why did AMERICANS WIN??

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Additional Note Space:

THE BATTLE OF FORT TICONDEROGA:May 11 , 1775 at Fort Ticonderoga, New York

As the American force continued to gather around Boston during the siege, they realized that they did not have

the munitions or cannon to carry out successful siege or military operations. Fort Ticonderoga, which is located

on Lake Champlain, became an objective for its stores of munitions and the strategic position of control that it

held over the waterways to Canada.

As a result, expeditions began to be planned to capture the fort. Col. Benedict Arnold proposed the capture of

Ticonderoga and Crown Point, and the plan was approved by Dr. Joseph Warren, chairman of the Committee of

Safety. Arnold was commissioned as colonel by the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts. He was directed to

raise 400 troops in the western counties and surprise the forts. The same scheme had been entertained in

Connecticut, and troops from that colony and from Berkshire, with a number of "Green Mountain Boys," had

already started for the lakes under command of Col. Ethan Allen. Allen was made colonel of an armed force

known as the "Green Mountain Boys," raised in order to protect holders of land granted by New Hampshire. He

was declared an outlaw, and £150 was offered for his capture by New York's Gov. ?? Tryon.

Upon meeting them, Arnold claimed the command, but when it was refused he joined the expedition as a

volunteer and entered Fort Ticonderoga side by side with Allen. A few days later, Arnold captured St. John's.

Massachusetts asked Connecticut to put him in command of these posts, but Connecticut preferred Allen.

When Arnold learned of Allen's expedition, he left his men behind and hurried to catch up with Allen. Arnold

caught up with Allen and tried to take command of the expedition on the authority of the Massachusetts

Committee of Safety, but since he had none of his own men and the Green Mountain Boys would not follow

him, it was agreed that the 2 men would share command.

On May 9, Benedict Arnold arrived in Castleton and insisted that he was taking command of the operation,

based on his orders and commission from the Massachusetts Committee of Safety. Many of the Green Mountain

Boys objected, insisting that they would go home rather than serve under anyone but Ethan Allen. Arnold and

Allen worked out an agreement, but no documented evidence exists about what the terms of the agreement

were. According to Arnold, he was given joint command of the operation. Some historians have supported

Arnold's contention, while others suggest he was merely given the right to march next to Allen.

On May 10, at dawn, the Patriots slipped into the fort. Most of the dozen British soldiers garrisoned there were

still asleep. As dawn approached, fearful of losing the element of surprise, they attacked. Surprising the only

sentry on duty at the south gate, they rushed into the fort. Allen and Arnold charged up the stairs into the

officer's quarters and demanded surrender, which they got. As they entered the officers' quarters, Allen is said to

have yelled, "Come out of there, you damned old rat!" Although in his memoirs, Allen later wrote that he had

said, "in the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress." The commander of the fort appeared

and quickly surrendered the fort.

Fort Ticonderoga was not the fortress it had been in 1758. It had largely fallen into disrepair and the garrison

consisted of only 2 officers and 50 men. But, it still had a large stock of artillery. Only one shot was fired, and

there were no serious injuries on either side. Both American leaders were ordered to take the approximately 100

cannon stored in the fort. They did not arrive in Boston until January 1776.

The Committee of Correspondence Instructions to Silas Deane:

Philadelphia, March 3rd, 1776

Note: Silas Deane was sent to Paris, France, instructed to act as a tourist and merchant interested in selling

product there. Deanes instruction was to try to arrange a meeting with French foreign minister Vergennes. If

this meeting was arranged, the following was what Silas Deane was expected to relay:

…At this audience if agreed to, it may be well to show him your first letter of

credence, and then acquaint him that the Congress, finding that in the common

course of commerce, it was not practicable to furnish the continent of America with

the quantity of arms and ammunition necessary for its defense, (the Ministry of

Great Britain having been extremely industrious to prevent it) you had been

dispatched by their authority to apply to some European power for a supply. That

France had been pitched upon for the first application, from an opinion, that it

we should, as there is a great appearance we shall, come to a total separation

from Great Britain, France would be looked upon as the Power, whose

friendship it would be fittest for us to obtain and cultivate. That the

commercial advantages Britain had enjoyed with the colonies had contributed

greatly to her late wealth and importance. That it is likely great part of our

commerce will naturally fall to the share of France; especially if she favors us

that as our trade was rapidly increasing with our increase of people, and in a great

proportion her part of it will be extremely valuable. That the supply we at present

want, is clothing and arms for twenty-five thousand men with a suitable quantity of

ammunition and one hundred field pieces….

Signed,

B. Franklin

Benj. Harrison

John Dickinson

Robert Morris

John Jay

York Town is Won!

Cornwallis’ sword is delivered to American Sources

“The World turned upside down.

YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA October 19, 1781 - In a stunning reversal of fortune that may signal the end of fighting in the

American colonies, Charles Lord Cornwallis today signed orders surrendering his British Army to a combined French and American

force outside the Virginia tobacco port of Yorktown. Cornwallis' second-in-command, Charles O'Hara, attempted to deliver Cornwallis's

sword to French general, Comte de Rochambeau. But Rochambeau directed O'Hara to American General George Washington, who

coolly steered the British officer to Washington's own second in command, Major General Benjamin Lincoln.

Thus ended a three-week old siege which had begun with the miraculous convergence of French and American forces on the Chesapeake Bay. With just a brief window of opportunity to pin Cornwallis in Virginia, Washington and Rochambeau raced southward from New York to link up with the French fleet under Admiral Comte de Grasse in Chesapeake Bay. They arrived just in time to corner the British, who were anticipating relief that never came from either General Henry Clinton or the British fleet. Off shore, the French fleet effectively blocked aid from Cornwallis. On shore, the incessant shelling of the French and American guns made life miserable for the British troops. When a British officer finally appeared with a white flag on the parapet surrounding Yorktown, the French and American guns fell quiet. The Continental forces let go a momentous cheer until Washington ordered it silenced. "Let history huzzah for you," he was heard to shout. Cornwallis' surrender ended a disastrous southern campaign for the British army. Britain's strategy—an attempt to incorporate loyalist support with British efforts—had begun with high hopes and a victory in Charleston, South Carolina just a year and a half before. But the plan backfired as loyalist and Patriot forces in the south fought a series of savage fights that left both sides bloodied, but only the Patriots unbowed. Cornwallis limped into Virginia in late summer trailed by a force led by the The Marquis de Lafayette, long a supporter of American efforts both as a soldier in this country, and as an advocate for the cause in France. As Cornwallis' 8,000 man force became prisoners-of-war, the British band played the The World Turned Upside Down, a tune that underscored the strange turn of events which had brought defeat at the hands of the provincial forces of America, to the most powerful country in Europe. As the "world war" engendered by the American Revolution continues to plague British foreign policy, it looks more and more likely that King George and Parliament will cut its losses in the colonies and begin a withdrawal of troops.

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Committee of Secret Correspondence Instructions to Silas Deane (Jan. 1776)

1. From the UNDERLINE, paraphrase what is happening in America

2. From the BOLD, what is Deane offering France?

3. From the ITALICS, what is Deane requesting?

Evidence to support why French assistance was SOOOOO important using ARTICLE and Map Questions from Article/ Map:

4) From the article, who was forced to surrender?

5) Explain the impact FRANCE had on this battle (use evidence from Article AND map)

6) SIEGE means to surround, what WORDS from the text provide HINTS to show this is what happened in the

battle?

Name ________________________________ Period _____ Date _______________________

Mapping the Fight Revolution & Independence

Mr. Fleck – 7th Social Studies

50pts.

Directions: Follow the instructions listed below in order to complete the map on the backside of this

sheet.

1. SHADE and LABEL the following bodies of water BLUE. 2pts. Each

-Atlantic Ocean -Gulf of Mexico

-Lake Michigan -Lake Superior

2. SHADE and LABEL the following rivers BLUE. 2pts. Each

-Mississippi River -Hudson

-Ohio River

3. LABEL and PLACE a RED DOT on the following cities. 2pts. Each

-New York -Charleston

-Boston -Philadelphia

4. CIRCLE and LABEL the following battle locations ORANGE. 2pts. Each

-Yorktown -Bunker Hill

-Saratoga -Ticonderoga

5. LABEL all the original 13 colonies on the map. 13pts.

1pt. Each

6. This man was the leader of the American army. _______________________________

7. This was the location of the American winter camp during1777-1778.

_________________________

8. The American officer who betrayed the Americans by switching to the British side.

__________________________

9. Americans that captured Fort Ticonderoga and then took its cannons all the way to Boston.

______________________________________

10. This nation decided to help the Americans in their fight against Britain.

______________________

11. This was the final major battle that led to British defeat.

______________________________

Names ________________________________ Period _____ Date ______________________


130pts.

Directions:

After a country declares independence many decisions about how the new nation will work must

be decided. One of the details that must be quickly decided is the type of money to be used, you

will be creating the design to best represent the United States after having declared independence

from Great Britain and won the Revolutionary War. Follow the rubric below for full credit.

DETAILS:

-Create a coin

-On the coin include One Founding Father (Not Washington or Jefferson)

-Create a Symbol that represents an event, battle, or important place from the American

Revolution (Not Washington DC, or its monuments because they did not exist yet).

-Explain your choice of person, symbol and a motto in written paragraphs with facts

1) 30pts. – Choice of Founding Father & Reason _______________________________(HEAD) 30-25 Person from Revolution, factual paragraph, well organized with description of person’s importance to the revolution

24-20 Revolutionary Figure, organized paragraph with examples of person’s role in revolution

19-15 Revolutionary Figure, poor paragraph structure, limited use of facts to support choice

14-10 Limited reason for person’s choice of figure, poor paragraph with little or no historical support

9-0 Incomplete Effort

2) 30pts. – Symbol of Revolutionary event, battle or place. ________________________(TAILS) 30-25 Symbol w/strong ties to Revolution, factual paragraph, well organized, description of importance to the revolution

24-20 Revolutionary Symbol, organized paragraph with examples of role in revolution

19-15 Revolutionary Symbol, poor paragraph structure, limited use of facts to support choice

14-10 Limited reason for choice of symbol, poor paragraph with little or no historical support


3) 20pts. – Motto to be placed on all bills and coins. ______________________________________ The motto should represent the country as a whole. The current motto on United States money is “In

GOD WE TRUST”. I would prefer a motto that represents the struggle that the new United States just

faced as you create currency for the America that just won independence. 20-17 Motto w/strong ties to Revolution, factual paragraph, well organized, description of importance to the revolution

16-12 Revolutionary Motto, organized paragraph with examples of connection to revolution

11-7 Revolutionary Motto, poor paragraph structure, limited use of facts to support choice

6-3 Limited reason for choice of motto, poor paragraph with little or no historical support


4) 50pts. – Neatness and Completion Creation of coin with proper requirements, neatness and effort..

**Before getting started brainstorm with your seat partner what you believe to be the most important or famous

people, places, events or symbols from the information we have studied that might be used on you money. Be

sure to remember that all decisions must be explained in writing.

Founding Fathers List Symbols/representations List

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1. _____ 30pts. Founding Father Representation ______________________

___________________________________________________________________

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2. _____ 30pts. Symbol Representation ___________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________

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3. _____ 20pts. Motto Selection _________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ 4. _____ 50pts. General Presentation & Neatness

Final presentation of the mobile should be complete and be colored, neatly organized. 50-45pts. Well Organized / Neat / Visually Appealing / Colored / Creative – all sections of the

assignment completed and turned in

44-40pts. Organized / Neat / Colored with all sections of the project attempted and turned in

39-35pts. Poor Organization / Limited Neatness with missing segments of assignment

34-30pts. Incomplete

_______ WOW POINTS!!!!!!!

_____ TOTAL POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The reverse of the Great Seal

features an unfinished pyramid,

which Thomson states signifies

“strength and duration.” The

pyramid is composed of 13 rows of

building blocks, on the first of

which are the Roman numerals

representing 1776. The Latin

inscription “Novus Ordo

Seclorum” translates to “A

New Order of the Ages.”

Thomson explains that this

refers to the new form of government. Influenced by the poetry of

Virgil, he composed this motto himself, writing that it signified

“the beginning of the new American Era.” At the top of the

pyramid is an eye, with rays that emanate in all directions. Above

the eye, the Latin motto “Annuit Coeptis” translates to “Providence

Has Favored Our Undertakings,” which Thomson explains

“alludes to the many signal interpositions of providence in favor of

the American cause.” Goldsmith, Stephen L. Symbols on American Money. Philadelphia, 22 May 2007. Adobe Reader

Charles Thomson presented 1

his written description of the 2

Great Seal to Congress on 3

June 20, 1782. The front of 4

the seal is, in Thomson’s 5

words, “an American Eagle 6

on the wing and rising.” The 7

eagle flies freely, 8

independent of any support, 9

holding in its left talon 13 10

arrows, signifying war, and 11

in its right talon an olive branch, signifying peace. It is 12

very important which talon holds the arrows and olive 13

branch. The right side signifies dominance. Therefore, 14

arrows shown in the eagle’s right talon can be interpreted 15

as a warlike gesture. Failure to adhere to this concept 16

almost got the United States into war. 17

From 1801 to 1807, the eagles on the backs of our silver 18

coins were inadvertently shown with the arrows in the 19

right talon instead of the left. Some European journalists 20

and diplomats interpreted this as an expression of 21

American belligerence and tried to use it as grounds for 22

promoting war with the 23

United States. In response a 24

new design was created in 25

1807 for the backs of 26

American silver coins. This 27

time, the olive branch – 28

representing peace – was 29

placed in the dominant right 30

talon, putting an end to the 31

journalistic saber rattling. 32

The eagle holds a banner in 33

its beak with the words “E Pluribus Unum,” which 34

Thomson translates to mean “Out of many, one.” 35 Goldsmith, Stephen L. Symbols on American Money. Philadelphia, 22 May 2007. Adobe Reader 36

37

Understood, to mean; to hold

closely, follow

To make known, to mean

To stick to, to do

Accidentally

Aggressiveness, hostile nature, bad

attitude

Commanding, exerting authority,

ruling

Copy and Answer Questions in your Spiral

Reference Line numbers for your answers!

1. Choose the closest meaning of the quote “an American Eagle on the

wing and rising” on lines 6 and 7:

a. An eagle likes to fly up in the sky

b. America is an increasing world power

c. America is better than all other nations

2. What do the olive branch and arrows symbolize?

3. Why does it matter which talon (claw) the eagle holds the olive

branch or arrow in and what happened when a silver coin was made

with the arrows in the right talon?

4. On line 31 the word “saber rattling” is used. What do you think it

means by reading lines 19 to 24?

5. What word do you know in English that is similar to the word

Pluribus, used to mean many, that was used on line 32?


________________________________ ________________________________

Unit Exam / Review Project


160pts.

Directions:


be decided. One of the details that must be quickly decided is the type of money to be used. As a

Review / Unit Exam for the Revolution & Independence Unit, you will be deciding what type of

money will best represent the United States after having declared independence from Great

Britain. Follow the rubric below for full credit.

1) 60pts. – Creation and design of one (1) paper bill Must Include: 1 - Representation of a Founding Father

2 - Symbols representing America (The nation or the land)

1 - Motto (A saying or slogan that represents the country)

*Will be the same on all bills and coins

1 - Location Scene (A picture on the opposite side of the Representation of the

founding father that represents an important place or scene in

the young American history)

2) 60pts. – Creation and design of two (2) coins Must Include: 1 - Representation of a Founding Father

(Per Coin) 1 - Symbol representing America (the nation or the land)



3) 20pts. – Motto to be placed on all bills and coins. The motto should represent the country as a whole. The current motto on United States money is

“In GOD WE TRUST”. I would prefer a motto that represents the struggle that the new United

States just faced as you create currency for the America that just won independence.

4) 20pts. – Neatness and Completion This project will be completed in class and in groups. This will be a major assignment. Group

grades will be awarded based on task time, group teamwork, work distribution, and overall

presentation of the finished product.

**Before getting started, as a group, brainstorm what you believe to be the most important or famous people,

places, events or symbols from the information we have studied that might be used on you money. Be sure to

remember that all decisions must be explained in writing.


___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

Unit Exam / Review Project - Revolution & Independence

1. _____ 60pts. The Paper Bill

_____ 20pts. Founding Father Representation _______________________________

Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Examples: Provide at least two specific examples of why this person should be

represented on the new nation’s money. 1. _____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ 20-16pts. Good selection & Explanation w/examples 15-12pts. Appropriate selection with acceptable explanation

11-8pts. Acceptable selection with limited reason 8-0pts. Little effort shown with poor explanation

_____ 10pts. 1st Symbol Representation ______________________________

Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ 10-8pts. Great symbolism and explanation 7-6pts. Acceptable symbol with good explanation

5-4pts. Limited symbolism and explanation 3-0pts. Simple symbol with little to no explanation

_____ 10pts. 2nd Symbol Representation _______________________________

Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________



_____ 10pts. Location Scene Representation ___________________________

Reason: _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ 10-8pts. Good selection & Explanation w/examples 7-6pts. Appropriate selection with acceptable explanation


_____ 5pts. Included National Motto on Bill

Where is the motto located on the bill? _______________________

_____ 5pts. Overall Presentation


2. _____ 60pts. Independence Coins (Total for 2)

**Coin #1


Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ Examples: Provide at least two specific examples of why this person should be represented on

the new nation’s money.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________



_____ 10pts. Symbol Representation ______________________________ Reason: _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________



_____ 5pts. Included National Motto on Coin? (Where? Heads / Tails)

____________________________________________________________________________

Coin #2


Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________


represented on the new nation’s money. 1. _____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________



_____ 10pts. Symbol Representation ______________________________

Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________





3. _____ 20pts. – National Motto

This saying should be placed on the paper bill and both coins.

_____ 10pts. Motto Chosen _________________________________________

_____ 5pts. Reason for choosing this motto

Reason: _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_____ 5pts. Other mottos considered (At Least 3)

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________

4) _____ 20pts. – Neatness and Completion

Check List: a. _____ All writing is readable and either hand printed or typed

b. _____ All papers have group name in a clearly visible spot

c. _____ Project work is colored and decorated

d. _____ All segments of the project have been completed

1. _____ Paper Bill

2. _____ Coins #1 & #2

3. _____ National Motto

e. _____ ALL GROUP MEMBERS HAVE PARTICIPATED

GROUP EVALUATION: Great Good Poor None

1. _____________________________ _____ _____ _____ _____

2. _____________________________ _____ _____ _____ _____

3. _____________________________ _____ _____ _____ _____

4. _____________________________ _____ _____ _____ _____

a. Who in this group deserves 10 Extra Wow Points? _________________________________

Person’s Initials _____

b. Who did the least amount of work in the group? ___________________________________

Person’s Initials _____

* Any person who believes group work was not fairly distributed may write a note to Mr. Fleck

explaining the situation. This note must be turned in by the day the project is due.

________

________


________________________________ ________________________________

Unit Exam / Review Project (short)


160pts.

Directions:


be decided. One of the details that must be quickly decided is the type of money to be used. As a

Review / Unit Exam for the Revolution & Independence Unit, you will be deciding what type of

money will best represent the United States after having declared independence from Great

Britain. Follow the rubric below for full credit.

1) 60pts. – Creation and design of one (1) paper bill Must Include: 1 - Representation of a Founding Father

_________ 2 - Symbols representing America (The nation or the land). Need a scene.



*Translate into Latin

1 - Location Scene (A picture on the opposite side of the Representation of the

founding father that represents an important place or scene in

the young American history)

2) 60pts. – Creation and design of one (1) coins Must Include: 1 - Representation of a Founding Father

_________ (Per Coin) 1 - Symbol representing America (the nation or the land)



3) 20pts. – Motto to be placed on all bills and coins. The motto should represent the country as a whole. The current motto on United States money is

“In GOD WE TRUST”. I would prefer a motto that represents the struggle that the new United

States just faced as you create currency for the America that just won independence.

4) 20pts. – Neatness and Completion This project will be completed in class. This will be a major assignment.

**Before getting started, as a team, brainstorm what you believe to be the most important or famous people,

places, events or symbols from the information we have studied that might be used on you money. Be sure to

remember that all decisions must be explained in writing.


___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________

___________________________________ ___________________________________


1. _____ 60pts. The Paper Bill


Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________


represented on the new nation’s money. Provide page numbers. 3. _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________



_____ 10pts. 1st Symbol Representation ______________________________

Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________



_____ 10pts. 2nd Symbol Representation _______________________________

Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________



_____ 10pts. Location Scene Representation ___________________________

Reason: _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ 10-8pts. Good selection & Explanation w/examples 7-6pts. Appropriate selection with acceptable explanation


_____ 5pts. Included National Motto on Bill

Where is the motto located on the bill? _______________________

_____ 5pts. Overall Presentation


2. _____ 60pts. Independence Coins


Reason: _______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ Examples: Provide at least two specific examples of why this person should be represented on

the new nation’s money.

3. _____________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________



_____ 10pts. Symbol Representation ______________________________ Reason: _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________




____________________________________________________________________________

3. _____ 20pts. – National Motto

This saying should be placed on the paper bill and both coins.

_____ 10pts. Motto Chosen _________________________________________

_____ 5pts. Reason for choosing this motto

Reason: _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

4) _____ 20pts. – Neatness and Completion

Check List: a. _____ All writing is readable and either hand printed or typed

b. _____ All papers have group name in a clearly visible spot

c. _____ Project work is colored and decorated

d. _____ All segments of the project have been completed

1. _____ Paper Bill

2. _____ Coins #1 & #2

3. _____ National Motto

e. _____ ALL GROUP MEMBERS HAVE PARTICIPATED

Revolution Quotes

“I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.”

-Patrick Henry

“I regret that I have but one life to give for my country.”

-Nathan Hale

“We must master them or leave them to themselves.”

-King George III

“The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am

not a Virginian, but an American.”

-Patrick Henry

“The shot heard ‘round the world.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

“That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States…and that all political

connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.”

-Richard Henry Lee

“That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to

alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government…”

-Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence)

“It is all over.”

-Lord North upon hearing about the Battle of Yorktown

“The welfare of America is closely bound up with the welfare of mankind.”

-The Marquis de Lafayette

“There is something very absurd in supporting a continent to be forever governed by an island.”

-Thomas Paine

“E pluribus Unum”

-Out of many, one. The motto chosen for the Colonies by the Second Continental Congress

“I am indeed of the opinion, that the parliament has no right to make any law whatever, binding on the

colonies…”

-Benjamin Franklin

“I look upon British soldiers as foreign enemies.”

-Samuel Adams

Names ____________________________________ Period _____ Date ______________________________ LESSON TEST


50pts.

Matching- 2pts. Each

1. _____ General Washington a. British officer whose surrendered signified America’s victory

2. _____ Thomas Jefferson b. Wrote ‘Common Sense’ an essay supporting independence

3. _____ Thomas Paine c. Leader of American Troops

4. _____ General Cornwallis d. Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Multiple Choice- 2pts.

5. _____ This philosophy led the founding fathers to write the Declaration of Independence, because educated

men were expected to prove, explain and use facts to support their ideas and actions.

a. Tyranny c. Enlightenment

b. Natural Rights d. Nem’s Stupid Scientific Method

6. _____ Group of men who decided to declare independence from Great Britain after much debate.

a. 1st Continental Congress c. Philadelphia Forum

b. Green Mountain Boys d. 2nd Continental Congress

**EC: City- _________________________ Year: _________________

7. _____ Battle that helped to bring a European power into the war on the American side.

a. Ticonderoga c. Saratoga

b. Trenton d. Spanish Springs

8. _____ Which of these WAS NOT an advantage the British had when fighting the war..

a. Had a Navy c. Guerilla (Hit & Run) Warfare

b. Well Trained Army d. Hired German Mercenaries

True/False- 2pts. (Make false statements true for +2pts.)

9. _____ Americans tried to make peace by sending the Olive Branch Petition to England, but it was ignored.

10. _____ The Declaration of Independence said that every person was born with Natural Rights and that is

why people formed governments.

11. _____ A Tory is a person who supported independence and hated the King.

12. _____ Germany helped the United States by joining the war and sending ground troops only.

Fill-in-the-Blank- 2pts. Each

13. Crime the Americans were committing by trying to overthrowing the British government and by signing

the Declaration of Independence. ___ R ___ ___ ___ O ___

14. Battle that signified the American victory over the British. ___ ___ R ___ ___ ___ W ___

Declaration of Independence- 7pts.

15. Diagram how Thomas Jefferson outlines the order of power in the Declaration of Independence and who

creates government. Put the following words in the proper order and then add notes that will help explain. PEOPLE GOVERNMENT GOD / NATURE

OLD STYLE (EUROPE) JEFFERSON

Short Answer- 15pts. Each – ANSWER ON BACK!!!!!!! 15-13pts. Factual Support, Well Written, Historically Accurate / 12-9pts. Correct, Some Facts, Historically Accurate

8-5pts. Correct, No factual support, Historical errors / 5-3pts. Correct, No Support / 2-0pts. Incomplete


parts of the Declaration of Independence. What rights does the Declaration of Independence say are

“Natural Rights” guaranteed to all men (people)? What does the Declaration of Independence say should

happen to a government that does not allow their people these rights?

Names _____________________________#_____ Period _____ Date ______________________________ LESSON TEST: Revolution & Independence

7th Social Studies

60pts.

Matching- 2pts. Each

Match the following person to either the quote they most likely would say or a fact that matches to them.

1. _____ General Washington a. “I can’t believe I lost to these lowly commoners”

2. _____ Thomas Jefferson b. Wrote ‘Common Sense’ an essay supporting independence

3. _____ Thomas Paine c. Leader of American Troops

4. _____ General Cornwallis d. “All men are created equal with god given natural rights”

Multiple Choice- 2pts.

5. _____ This philosophy led the founding fathers to write the Declaration of Independence, because educated

men were expected to prove, explain and use facts to support their ideas and actions.

a. Tyranny c. Enlightenment

b. Natural Rights d. Roberts’ Stupid Scientific Method

6. _____ Group of men who decided to declare independence from Great Britain after much debate.

a. 1st Continental Congress c. Philadelphia Forum

b. Green Mountain Boys d. 2nd Continental Congress

**EC: City- _________________________ Year: _________________

7. _____ Victory that helped to bring a major European country into the war on the American side.

a. Ticonderoga c. Saratoga

b. Trenton d. Spanish Springs

8. _____ What best describes the outcome of the American victory at the battle of Trenton . . .

a. A surprise attack on Christmas that boosted American spirits

b. A major defeat of the British that brought the king’s surrender

c. A Christmas Eve surprise that was barely won and caused Washington to be fired

d. A failed British attack that ended with American victory

9. _____ Location where the Continental army spent the winter of 1777, many soldiers died but army came out

more disciplined

a. Valley Forge c. Yorktown

b. Mendive d. Philadelphia

Reading for Information- 2pts. Each

Read the following passage to answer the questions below.

‘The Congress in Philadelphia received the message from Penn and Lee on November 9th, 1775 informing them that the King would not receive their petition of peace. This was a strong

blow to those such as John Dickinson who hoped to avoid war. The radicals began to gain power now as word of the King's rejection of their peace offer began to spread. Many

colonists who had hoped for reconciliation now knew that it was impossible.’

10. _____ The reading from above describes the period of time ___________________ the writing of the


a. Before b. After c. During d. After the Treaty of Paris

10 A: I chose answer ____ because (use evidence from the quote):

11. _____ Which document are they referring to?

a. Declaration of Independence b. Intolerable Acts c. Olive Branch Petition

12. _____ Based on the reading, who was responsible for giving power to the ‘radicals’?

a. King b. Jefferson c. Dickinson d. Congress

True/False- 2pts. (Make false statements true for +2pts.)

13. _____ Americans tried to make peace by sending the Olive Branch Petition to England, but it was ignored.

14. _____ The Declaration of Independence said that treason becomes legal when governments (kings) no

longer protect the natural rights of the people.

15. _____ A Loyalist is a person who supported independence and hated the King.

16. _____ Germany helped the United States by joining the war and sending ground troops only, that helped

Americans win the famous battle of New York that ended the war.

17. _____ The Declaration of Independence accuses King George III of tyranny, which is abusing power.

**USE THE CHART BELOW to answer #’s 18-20

American British

Fought on their own land Experienced military

George Washington as leader Strong Navy

Help from other nations Well equipped soldiers

#19 #20

18. _____ The chart above shows which of the following:

a. American and British weaknesses c. American and British mistakes

b. American and British strengths d. American and British hopes for winning the war

19. _____ This was a disadvantage for the British Army.

a. Strong navy c. Their military leaders

b. Large population d. War fought in America

20. _____ In the spot on the chart marked #19, which of the following would most fit?

a. Lost many battles c. Had enough supplies b. Had a strong navy d. Were more determined

Choose the word that DOES NOT BELONG together (2 points each)

A B C D

24. BRITISH FRANCE HESSIANS MERCENARIES

A B C D 25. YORKTOWN TRENTON SARATOGA BUNKER HILL

Short answer page Name____________________________________ Total_________/ 30

21. _____ This picture was most likely drawn by a person who _________

Independence and the Revolutionary War.

a. supported b. hated c. Disagreed with d. had no opinion about

22. _____ The snake represents _____________.

a. England b. Colonies c. France d. New England

23. _____ American Victory, 2nd Continental Congress & Independence

represent?

a. JOIN b. DIE

SHORT ANSWER – 9pts. 9-8pts. Factual Support, Well Written, Historically Accurate / 7-6pts. Correct, Some Facts, Historically Accurate

5pts. Correct, No factual support, Historical errors / 4-0pts. Correct, No Support / 2-0pts. Incomplete

26. CHOOSE 1 (one) of the above questions (24 or 25) and explain why the 3 words that DO MATCH/go

together. Use other facts and information to explain the importance of their relationship.

Document from History (19-22 worth 2 pts each, 23 worth 9 pts)

‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator

with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure

these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,

— That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter

or to abolish it, and to institute new Government’

27. What document are these lines taken from?____________________________________

28. Whose words are these?_________________________________________

29. According to the document, what are all people born with (be specific)______________________________

___________________________________________________________________

30. In what order would the author of the above have placed these words.

PEOPLE GOVERNMENT GOD / NATURE

31. What would you say is the MAIN ARGUMENT of the passage:___________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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essential question: what was the impact war of the

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