Essential Questions
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the colonists and the British on the eve of the American Revolution?
How did the Declaration of Independence reflect the colonists’ belief in the superiority of republican self-government based on the natural rights of the people?
What were the political, economic, and social results of the American Revolution?
Reading/Analysis
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Identify the most compelling reason that the colonists were successful in the American Revolution
To what extent did the Declaration of Independence reflect the belief in the superiority of republican self-government based on the natural rights of the people
Discuss - upon completion of the analysis
Groups
Students are organized into 5 groups arranged by color (yellow/blue/orange/green/pink)
Directions:
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Discuss each complaint with your group, and then answer the questions below
Select a
a. recorder - writes up the notes from the group discussion and hands
them to the presenter (group should discuss notes before being
presented)
b. readers (2-3) - read the original complaints aloud to class
c. presenter - will read the group’s responses to the class
d. ALL members of the group will participate and give their ideas as the group discusses the complaints
Questions for each group -
What is each complaint about?
Write a brief description of each complaint in your own words.
Who is “He” that the colonists refer to in the grievances?
Who are the colonists blaming for their grievances? Why do you think they are blaming him?
Homework –
Read American Pageant – Chapter 8 pages 141-148
New AMSCO pages 85-89
