September 30 2013 AGENDA GPS SS 8 H

September 30, 2013 AGENDA: GPS: SS 8 H 3 The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution: French and Indian War (Seven Years War) and the Proclamation of 1763 CW: Complete the back side of the guided notes HW: Finish Flow Chart Take Out: 3 ring binder , notes, and writing utensils Items Due Today. Tomorrow: Flow Chart Essential Questions: What was the result of the French and Indian War? Why were the colonists upset by the Proclamation of 1763? Why would the colonists dislike the Stamp Act more than the others? Bell Ringer 5 minutes: 1. Who won the French and Indian War? 2. What was the purpose of these taxes passed by Parliament? 3. How did the colonists feel about these taxes?

The Declaration of Independence

SS 8 H 3 The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution. a. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence. b. Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.

The factors that lead up to the American Revolution… 1. French and Indian War 2. Proclamation of 1763 3. Sugar Act 4. Stamp Act 5. Boston Massacre 6. Tea Act 7. Boston Tea Party 8. Intolerable Acts (Quartering Act)

French and their Native American Allies

V. S The British, colonists, and their Native American Allies

The British Win! The proclamation of 1763 prevents all colonial settlers from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains

“I am rolling in dat money” “Dang that war was expensive. ”

Sugar Act • The Sugar Act effected the Georgians as these colonists did quite a bit of trading with the West Indies for sugar and molasses.

Stamp Act • The Stamp Act taxed all official Documents • What are some of the things that would be taxed under this Act? Marriage Licenses Certificates Newspapers Playing cards Receipts Land deeds

What is going on in this picture? Who is seen as the aggressor? How would some colonists react to this?

Tea Act • This tax was placed on all non British East Indies Trading Company Teas.

sts reacted to this tax by dumping the h Tea into the Boston Harbor.

Remember Georgia is the youngest colony. The other colonies have been independent for much longer.

What About here in Georgia? • While many of Georgia's citizens felt strong ties to mother England, some started to develop a colonial identity. • Who was allowed to vote during this time period?

v. Georgia’s Representatives that signed the Declaration of Independence • Button Gwinnett • Lyman Hall • George Walton 3/56 http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=A_56 c. ZGRMx 4

Main Points of the Declaration of Independence • All men are created equal. “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. • Men are given by God certain unalienable rights. “They are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. ” • We have the natural right by God to declare our independence from England. “When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them…

Main Points of the Declaration of Independence • Governments derive their authority from the consent of the people. “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. ” • When a government abuses it’s power, the people have the right to overthrow it. “That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it… • The colonies tried repeatedly to compromise with King George, but has been a tyrant. “Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.

September 30, 2013 Essential Questions: AGENDA: What was the result of the French and Indian War? GPS: SS 8 H 3 The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution: French and Indian War (Seven Years War) and the Proclamation of 1763 CW: Complete the back side of the guided notes HW: Finish Flow Chart Take Out: 3 ring binder , notes, and writing utensils Items Due Today. Tomorrow: Flow Chart Why were the colonists upset by the Proclamation of 1763? Why would the colonists dislike the Stamp Act more than the others? What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? Bell Ringer 5 minutes: 1. What did Mary Musgrove do to help shape Georgia? 2. Why were the colonists upset by the Proclamation? 3. Name three things that were taxed under the Stamp Act: 4. How did the colonists react to the Tea Act?

SS 8 H 3 The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution. a. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence. b. Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, Patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.

The Battle of Kettle Creek Loyalist • James Boyd a _______ took 600 troops to recruit southerners who were loyal to the crown. • While camping at_______, Georgia Boyd’s Kettle Creek Patriot forces were ambushed by a smaller _______ troop. • Boyd was killed and without a leader the loyalists retreated or were captured. • This battle is important because it proved that Loyalists/Tories had little support in the southern colonies.

Elijah Clarke

• The leader of the Patriot troop was ______. Elijah Clarke • Within the troop Elijah Clarke brought one enslaved person. For his service _______ Austin Dabney was granted land by Georgia. Dabney was the only African American to fight in this battle.

Nancy Hart • Another crucial player in this War is ______. Nancy Hart This woman acted as an effective spy and, according to accounts, shot two Loyalist soldiers.

• Those few that were still loyal to the crown, like Royal Governor James Wright, were able to capture and hold the city of Savannah. • The Patriots and French wanted to regain Savannah because it was an important port city. • The assault was a major defeat for the Patriots. 1, 000 Patriots died and only 18 Loyalist died. • The British held the city until the end of the war.

• Connect the individual to what they did. 1. Button Gwinnett 2. Nancy Hart 3. Lyman Hall 4. Austin Dabney 5. Elijah Clarke 6. George Walton 7. James Wright a. Royal governor that captured Savannah for the British b. Only African American Patriot to fight at the Battle of Kettle Creek. c. Representative from Georgia signed Declaration of Independence d. Acted as a spy for the Patriots e. Representative from Georgia signed Declaration of Independence f. Led the Patriot troops at the Battle of Kettle Creek g. Representative from Georgia signed Declaration of Independence

October 2, 2013 Essential Questions: AGENDA: What Impact did Elijah Clarke have on the Revolutionary War? CW: 1 st Review Game 4 th Analyze the Documents 5 th Period Review Game 6 th Analyze the Documents HW: Finish Selected Activity Study Guide Take Out: 3 ring binder , notes, and writing utensils Items Due Today: Bell Ringer 5 minutes: 1. This individual was a spy and she killed some Loyalist troops in her home.

SS 8 H 3 The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution. a. Explain the immediate and long-term causes of the American Revolution and their impact on Georgia; include the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, and the Declaration of Independence. b. Analyze the significance of people and events in Georgia on the Revolutionary War; include Loyalists, Patriots, Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Nancy Hart, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Battle of Kettle Creek, and siege of Savannah.

Step 1: • Determine which activity you will complete to prove your understanding of the material

Historical Context Thomas Jefferson About The Author • Born on April 13, 1743 in Virginia to a wealthy family. • He was very well educated. Attended The College of William & Mary. • Served in the Virginia House of Burgesses. • Eloquent correspondent, but not good public speaker • Known as the "silent member" of the Congress • Was unanimously chosen by the Committee of Five to prepare a draft of the Declaration alone.

Major Events of The Time • Common Sense is published • North Carolina produces the Halifax Resolves making it the first British colony to officially authorize its delegates to vote for independence. • Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposes a resolution calling for a Declaration of Independence. • Virginia Declaration of Rights by George Mason is adopted by the Virginia Convention of Delegates. • The Delaware General Assembly votes to suspend government under the British Crown

Intended Audience • The audience were those wanting independence from England. • International audience

Jefferson’s Viewpoint on the Major Issues of His Time • He believed in the separation of church and state. • He believed that the colonies had the right to overthrow a tyrannical government.

Main Points of the Declaration of Independence • All men are created equal. “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. • Men are given by God certain unalienable rights. “They are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. ” • We have the natural right by God to declare our independence from England. “When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them…

Main Points of the Declaration of Independence • Governments derive their authority from the consent of the people. “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. ” • When a government abuses it’s power, the people have the right to overthrow it. “That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it… • The colonies tried repeatedly to compromise with King George, but has been a tyrant. “Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.

Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence Historical Significance • The American Colonies finally declared their independence from England • It was the first step in the creation of a new nation.