Unit 2 Study Guide

Re-read chapter 4, study all notes, study John Adams video questions

Format: Matching, Multiple Choice, Short Answer

Ch. 4, Sect. 1- The Stirrings of Rebellion

-       Why did Britain impose new taxes on the colonies?

-       What was the Stamp Act?

-       Who led the protests against the Stamp Act? Who were the Sons of Liberty? Leader? Goals?

-       What were the Townshend Acts?

-       What is meant by the term, “No taxation without representation?”

-       What happened at the 1770 Boston Massacre? Why did John Adams defend the British?

-       How did John Adams plan his masterful defense?

-       Identify the 4 intolerable acts in response to the Boston Tea Party

-       Who were the minutemen?

-       Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord significant?

-       What was decided at the First Continental Congress?

Ch. 4, Sect. 2- Issues Behind the Revolution

-       What was decided at the Second Continental Congress?

-       Explain what happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

-       Identify the Olive Branch Petition.  What was it? Who initiated it?

-       Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

-       Identify the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence after the preamble

-       Loyalists vs. Patriots: who were they?

-       Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?

Ch. 4, Sect. 3- Struggling Toward Saratoga

-       British and American strengths and weaknesses

-       Washington’s surprise attack

-       Battle of Saratoga’s significance.  Why was it a turning point?

Ch. 4, Sect.4- Winning the War

-       Who was Marquis de Lafayette?

-       Who were the Hessians?

-       What battle officially ended the Revolutionary War?

-       What were the points decided at the Treaty of Paris to end the Revolutionary War?

-       What impact did the revolution have on women, African Americans, Native Americans?

-       Impact of the revolution at home and abroad?

-       Why did America win the war?

Identify:

-       John Adams, Sam Adams, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Dickinson, Caesar Rodney, Captain Preston, Abigail Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Thomas Paine, Marquis de Lafayette

John Adams Part 2- Independence

Your task is to write a film review of Independence. Use your video sheet to help refresh your mind about the episode. Over all, did you like or dislike Independence? Explain why or why not. What was your favorite scene/part of the episode? Explain why it is your favorite. Give specific details about the scene as well. Who was involved in your particular scene? Was the scene a significant part of the film? Explain. Also, identify who your favorite character was from Independence. Cite specific reasons for your choice. Be sure to explain the personality and character of the person, as well as any quotes or scenes involving that character. Relate the information from the episode to the information learned in class from unit 2.

Length: 2 pages typed. Do not respond to the blog, rather turn the paper in on WEDNESDAY in class.

Requirement: MLA heading in upper left page (your name, my name, class, date); size 12 font, double space. Use the questions above to organize your essay into meaningful paragraphs.

Value: 15 points

John Adams Pt 1 Extra Credit

Join or Die, part 1 of the HBO's John Adams series, re-emphasized many of the unit 2 objectives from our notes and homework. The unrest and rebellion in the colonies was portrayed through the Boston Massacre, the response to the Tea Act, the Intolerable Acts, and the formation of the First Continental Congress.  As you witnessed, John Adams was a well-respected public figure that joined the patriot cause by the end of the episode.   As your extra credit option, respond to ONE of the following topics. Your response should TYPED in a well-developed paragraph and should be at least 8-10 sentences in length.

Due- Friday, Sept. 27^th

Value- Up to 3 points. Your point value will be determined through fulfilling the requirements and the written content.

Choose one of the following questions.

1. Describe the Boston Massacre trial. Summarize key arguments of the prosecution (arguments that the British soldiers willfully fired upon the crowd) and defense (John Adams defending the soldiers).  How did John Adams plan his defense? What were some of his key points or questions? Describe the scene in the court room and any significant witnesses.  Be specific in your descriptions. Discuss the significance of the jury’s verdict and the impact it had on John Adams’ professional career.

2. Explain how John Adams’ stance on revolution changed from the beginning of the episode to the end. Use specific examples, like why he decided to defend the British soldiers, his thoughts about the Sons of Liberty, his reaction to restricted individual freedoms, his turning point when he went against the crown of England, and his decision to attend the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia.  Be sure

Unit 1 Test

Thursday

Format:
Matching
Multiple Choice
Short Answer
Map- 13 colonies

People to know
- John Smith
- John Rolfe
- John Winthrop
- Thomas Hooker
- Roger Williams
- Anne Hutchinson
- Peter Styvesant
- William Penn
- Lord Baltimore
- James Oglethorpe
- Sir Edmund Andros
- Jonathan Edwards
- Ben Franklin
- Thomas Jefferson 

Ch. 1, Section 4: European Societies around 1492
Know the importance of...
- Crusades
- Reformation
- Growth of commerce, population, nations (Spain and Portugal)
- Renaissance

Ch. 1, Section 5: Transatlantic Encounters
Know the importance of...
- Colunbus' journey
- 400th vs. 500th anniversary 
- colony
- Columbian Exchange
- Treaty of Tordesillas


Ch. 2, Sect 2: The Jamestown colony
Know the importance of...
- Roanoke
- joint-stock company
- hardships of Jamestown
- John Rolfe
- John Smith
- Pocahantas
- Powhatan tribe
- tobacco
- governing the colony

Ch. 2, Sect 3: Puritan New England
Know the importance of...
- Pilgrims
- Separatists
- Puritans
- Plymouth colony
- Mayflower Compact
- Massachusetts Bay Colony
- John Wintrhop
- Puritan lifestyle
- Roger Williams
- Thomas Hooker
- Anne Hutchinson

Ch. 2, Section 4: Middle and Southern Colonies
Know the importance of...
- New Netherland/ New York
- Peter Stuyvesant
-  New Jersey- propriety colony vs royal colony
- Pennsylvania- William Penn- Quaker beliefs
- Maryland- Lord Baltimore- Toleration Act
- The Carolinas
- Georgia- James Oglethorpe
- Growth of slavery 

Ch. 3, section 1, 3: England and its Colonies
- Explain the economic theory of mercantilism
- What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?
- Explain the Dominion of New England.
- How did the Glorious Revolution affect the relationship between Britain and the colonies? Include the idea of salutary neglect.
- Why did the Salem Witch Trials take place?
- What was the Enlightenment? Why was it significant?
- What was the Great Awakening? Why was it important?
- Why are Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson significant?

Ch. 3, section 4: The French and Indian War
- Why did the French and Indian War occur? Years?
-  Explain the Albany Plan of Union? Significance?
- What was decided at the Treaty of Paris 1763?
- Who had claims in America after the war was over?
- Explain the symbolism and meaning of Ben Franklin's cartoon Join or Die

Unit 1 Quiz

Ch. 1, Section 4: European Societies around 1492

Know the importance of...
- Crusades
- Reformation
- Growth of commerce, population, nations (Span and Portugal)
- Renaissance

Ch. 1, Section 5: Transatlantic Encounters

Know the importance of...
- Colunbus' journey
- 400th vs. 500th anniversary 
- colony
- Columbian Exchange
- Treaty of Tordesillas


Ch. 2, Sect 2: The Jamestown colony

Know the importance of...
- Roanoke
- joint-stock company
- hardships of Jamestown
- John Rolfe
- John Smith
- Pocahantas
- Powhatan tribe
- tobacco
- governing the colony

Ch. 2, Sect 3: Puritan New England

Know the importance of...
- Pilgrims
- Separatists
- Puritans
- Plymouth colony
- Mayflower Compact
- Massachusetts Bay Colony
- John Wintrhop
- Puritan lifestyle
- Roger Williams
- Thomas Hooker
- Anne Hutchinson

Ch. 2, Section 4: Middle and Southern Colonies

Know the importance of...
- New Netherland/ New York
- Peter Stuyvesant
-  New Jersey- propriety colony vs royal colony
- Pennsylvania- William Penn- Quaker beliefs
- Maryland- Lord Baltimore- Toleration Act
- The Carolinas
- Georgia- James Oglethorpe
- Growth of slavery