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Practice & Review 10/28 •  1. What was the purpose of Thomas Paine’s

pamphlet, Common Sense? To convince Americans that Independence should be declared. • 2. In the Revolutionary War, which side had

the advantages of a superior navy, a large population and an experienced military? Britain • 3. Which side had the advantages of fighting

for a cause? The Patriots • 4. What act of Parliament brought about the

Boston Tea Party? The Tea Act

Practice & Review 10/29 •  1. This was a protest group that advocated

a boycott of British cloth. The Daughters of Liberty • 2. What was the original purpose of the

Sugar Act? To stop colonial smuggling • 3. Which act of Parliament taxed printed

material? The Stamp Act • 4. French power in North America came to

an end with this treaty that ended the Seven Years War. The Treaty of Paris, 1763

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Wednesday Write All About It” – 10/30 Quote # 1 “Rebellion against a king may be pardoned, or lightly punished, but the man who dares to rebel against the laws of a republic ought to suffer death.” -Samuel Adams, 1786 Quote #2 “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” -Thomas Jefferson, 1787

Read both quotes on the right and analyze their content. Embed the question in your answer. Consider the following: 1.  What is the subject of these quotes? 2.  When and by whom was quote #1

spoken? 3.  When and by whom was quote #2

spoken? 4.  Based on the quotes, who would have

condemned Daniel Shays and why, Samuel Adams or Thomas Jefferson? Explain

5.  Based on the quotes, who would have understood the actions of Daniel Shays and why, Samuel Adams or Thomas Jefferson? Explain

6.  With whose viewpoint do you agree? Explain

Practice & Review 10/31 •  1. The Proclamation of 1763 established the

colonial western border as.. Appalachian Mountains

2. As a result of the French & Indian War, Britain tried to pay off it’s debts by.. raising taxes on the colonies.

3. When Americans became aware of the suffering at Valley Forge, how did they respond? They sent supplies and food to the soldiers

4. Without the help of this fighting force, the British, under Cornwallis would have escaped Yorktown. the French navy

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Practice & Review 11/1

•  1. Name the 1777 constitution by which the 13 states were governed. The Articles of Confederation

•  2. Which level of government held most of the power under the Articles of Confederation? the states

•  3. This was perhaps the greatest challenge to the new nation under the Articles. the issue of slavery

•  4. What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785? to set up an orderly process for settling the new territories

Practice & Review 11/4 1.  The foundation of all law in the United States is

centered on this document.

2.  What are the branches of government outlined in the Constitution?

3.  What is the system by which the different branches make certain that power is equal?

4.  What is the term of office for members of the House of Representatives?

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Practice & Review 11/5

•  1. Which plan of government favored larger states? Virginia Plan • 2. Which plan of government favored smaller

states? New Jersey Plan • 3. Name the plan for Congress which was

adopted by the Constitutional Convention. The Great Compromise • 4. This was the most divisive issue debated

by the Constitutional Convention. slavery

Wednesday Write All About It! 11/6

•  “The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.” - James Madison, Federalist Papers

•  Analyze the quote on the right and consider the following questions: (embed the questions in your answers):

•  1. Who is the writer of this quote?

•  2. Where did this quote appear? •  3. What does the writer fear? •  4. What is the result of

concentrated power? •  5. Would the writer be

considered an opponent or a proponent of the Constitution? How do you know?

•  6. Do you agree or disagree with the writer? Explain.

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Practice & Review 11/7 •  1. Name the compromise whereby enslaved people

were counted for representation in Congress? The Three-fifths Compromise

•  2. What was the compromise concerning the slave trade? After 20 years to deal with the importation of slaves.

•  3. This is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution. The Preamble 4. The Preamble makes it clear that the authority

outlines in the Constitution comes from.. the people

Practice & Review 11/8

• 1. The Legislative Branch is.. Congress • 2. What is the function of the Legislative Branch? to pass laws • 3. What are the terms of office for U.S. Senators? six years • 4. Which amendment changed the way Senators are elected giving the people the power to directly elect senators? 17th Amendment

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Wednesday, Write All About It! 10/23 Analyze this 1754 cartoon and write an analysis of it’s purpose, meaning, and importance in U.S. History. Consider the following: 1. Who published this cartoon? 2. When was it published? 3. Why was it published? 4. What is the significance of the labels on the cartoon? 5. What plan is this cartoon advocating? 6. Who was the intended audience. 7. What is the historical significance in U.S. History?