Unit+4+-+The+American+Revolutionary+Era+10-11

Class #1 - French-British Rivalry over the Colonies - September 3rd (Block D) and September 6th (Block F) 1. Read Chapter 6 from __American Pageant__**.** As you read, consider the following question: "What factors caused Britain to dominate France in the race to control the North American Colonies?" (You do not need to write anything for this question - just keep it in mind as you read.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A 2. Go over Unit 3 Quiz. 3. Analyze why Britain won the "war" with France (Primarily looking at the Seven Years War) 4. Looking ahead: How did the rivalry with France lead into (or even cause) the American Revolution?
 * In-Class Activities:**

Class #2 - Was the American Revolution Justified? - September 7th 1. Read pg. 126-138 from __American Pageant__. 2. Read Zinn, Chapter 4
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A 2. Discussion - What factors led to the American Revolution? 3. Begin American Revolution Justification Project - Due at the beginning of Class #4
 * In-Class Activities:**

Class #3 - Persuading the Public to Join the Revolution - September 9th 1. Read pg. 139-157 from __American Pageant__ 2. Answer the following question in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "Were the colonists justified in revolting against England? Why or why not?"
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A 2. Looking at the role of propaganda in persuading the public prior to and during the American Revolution. Use the following link to see visual examples of propaganda from the Revolutionary Era. 3. Continue working on "Justification Projects"
 * In-Class Activities:**

Class #4 - Forming a Government - September 10th (Block D) and September 13th (Block F) 1. Read Zinn Ch. 5. 2. Finish your "Justification Projects" and post them to the wiki here.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Bell Work 2. Discussion: Zinn Reading, Loyalists, other topics that come up 2. Brainstorm - What were the goals of the American Revolution? What goals were now present for forming a new government? 3. Create-A-Government Project (Due Class #6)
 * In-Class Activities:**

Class #5 - Review, Catch Up, and Writing Tips - September 14th (Block D) and September 15th (Block F) 1. Complete your timelines for this unit. 2. Review for your Unit Quiz.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Review for quiz. 2. Unit 4 Reading Quiz. 3. Work on Create-A-Government 4. Briefly go over format of Exam #1
 * In-Class Activities:**

Class #6 - Exam #1 This exam will cover Units #1-4. It will consist of approximately 25 multiple choice questions and 1 FRQ. Good luck!

Study Aids Unit 4 Timeline Terms Unit 4 AP Topics