American History 30% Summative:
20th/21st Century Topics in American History
(Seminar, Essay (Due June 7th) and Presidential Advisory Committee)
Thesis Proposal Sheet Due May 5th
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2. Here is an essay organizer that you can copy and use to type your ideas and research into as you work on your outline. Essay Outline Template
Another highly recommended graphic organizer is from Read Write Think's website Persuasive Essay Outline
3. If you are still concerned about how to use your Works Cited, here is an excellent 5 minute tutorial from Dalhousie University You Quote It, You Note It!
4. Here is the link to a "Transitions" in writing website.
5. Why an antithesis and what is an antithesis link here (start at Page 5 - "Generating Antithetical Points in 5 Easy Steps".
6. The University of Toronto has created a site entitled "Writing about History" that compares Primary and Secondary sources.
7. I have also created the Turnitin.com account for our class. Details are below and posted on our class bulletin board:
CHA3U1-01 Class ID: 12194728 P/W: electionyear
6. Also, here is the link for Citation Machine or EasyBib.com to help you compile the Works Cited page. Remember MLA is the method we use in History (not APA). A brief summary is also available in your Richview agenda.
Another highly recommended graphic organizer is from Read Write Think's website Persuasive Essay Outline
3. If you are still concerned about how to use your Works Cited, here is an excellent 5 minute tutorial from Dalhousie University You Quote It, You Note It!
4. Here is the link to a "Transitions" in writing website.
5. Why an antithesis and what is an antithesis link here (start at Page 5 - "Generating Antithetical Points in 5 Easy Steps".
6. The University of Toronto has created a site entitled "Writing about History" that compares Primary and Secondary sources.
7. I have also created the Turnitin.com account for our class. Details are below and posted on our class bulletin board:
CHA3U1-01 Class ID: 12194728 P/W: electionyear
6. Also, here is the link for Citation Machine or EasyBib.com to help you compile the Works Cited page. Remember MLA is the method we use in History (not APA). A brief summary is also available in your Richview agenda.
Source Analysis Worksheets
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Click on this link to the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration to help evaluate Primary Research Sources. These can be extremely useful in evaluating primary resources for credibility and summarizing, especially if you are going to use for an essay.
1492 Conquest of Paradise - Columbus & the Age of Discovery |
The New World & The Jamestown Online Adventure
Click on the image to your left to start the adventure.
You need a pen and the recording chart distributed by your teacher in class. Further interactive websites about Jamestown are below: National Geographic - Interactive Jamestown Kids National Geographic - On the Trail of Captain John Smith Virtual Jamestown Historic Jamestown - An Archaeological Dig Jamestown 1607 - Could you have survived? The U.S. Mint's Jamestown Challenge What Happened During the Starving Time (1609-10)?
Smithsonian's article on Cannibalism
Discovery's Starving Time Video Time's video "Listening to the Bones" |
Powerpoint from today's class
Settling the Colonies Part I was in class note taking, but here is Part Ib and Part II (had to break it up to fit on here).
Founding the Nation Essay - Major Evaluation #1
1. Powerpoint I will be discussing with you in class on the Argumentative Essay:
A Research Tip:
For all research the TDSB's EBSCO research site is a fantastic resource to read quality articles and locate good books to support your investigations. Specifically, search their "Online Databases" and look for the "History Reference Centre" to direct your study. You need the passwords to activate this site from home so make sure you collect them from our librarian or from me in class time.
Topic 1 -Settling the Colonies
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Requested Reading:
Estimated Population of American Colonies
Land of the Brave has a basic introduction that Compares and Contrasts the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Chart of 13 Colonies from your class notes
Climate Comparison of the the 3 regions
Websites to assist your research:
Laws of Massachusettes 1648
Teens in Colonial America
Comparing the (VERY) Basics of Life the 13 Colonies (introductory source)
Estimated Population of American Colonies
Land of the Brave has a basic introduction that Compares and Contrasts the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Chart of 13 Colonies from your class notes
Climate Comparison of the the 3 regions
Websites to assist your research:
Laws of Massachusettes 1648
Teens in Colonial America
Comparing the (VERY) Basics of Life the 13 Colonies (introductory source)
Topic 2 - Slavery and the 13 Colonies
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Requested Reading:
Introduction to Colonial African American Life
Slavery in the Colonies
Read: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5 and Page 6.
Websites to assist your research:
Slavery in the North
* VIDEO* Origins of Slavery in America - History.com
* VIDEO* Slavery and the Making of America (Part 1 of 4) (Part 2 of 4) (Part 3 of 3) (Part 4 of 4)
1) Enter "Richview Collegiate Library" into your search engine
2) Use the EBSCO search for Online Databases then the History Reference Centre (see me for passwords in class) type in "Slavery in Colonial America (169-1787" by Kenneth Estell (1994). The article is best read in the PDF version.
3) Read!
Introduction to Colonial African American Life
Slavery in the Colonies
Read: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5 and Page 6.
Websites to assist your research:
Slavery in the North
* VIDEO* Origins of Slavery in America - History.com
* VIDEO* Slavery and the Making of America (Part 1 of 4) (Part 2 of 4) (Part 3 of 3) (Part 4 of 4)
1) Enter "Richview Collegiate Library" into your search engine
2) Use the EBSCO search for Online Databases then the History Reference Centre (see me for passwords in class) type in "Slavery in Colonial America (169-1787" by Kenneth Estell (1994). The article is best read in the PDF version.
3) Read!
Topic 3 - Women & Witches in Colonial America
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Requested Reading:
Salem Witch Trials Events, Causes & Aftermath
Websites to assist your search:
Gender in Colonial America
Women in Colonial America by Holly Brewer
National Geographic Interactive Site on the Salem Witch Trials
Primary Sources on detailed site of the Salem Witch Trials
17th Century Life in New England
Documentary Archive and Transcription Archive for the Salem Witch Trials
Notable Women of Early America on Archiving America Website
Judge Sewall Repents his Role in the Salem Witch Trials
Discovery Education on the Salem Witch Trials
About the Duties of Husband and Wife (Boston, 1712)
Salem Witch Trials Events, Causes & Aftermath
Websites to assist your search:
Gender in Colonial America
Women in Colonial America by Holly Brewer
National Geographic Interactive Site on the Salem Witch Trials
Primary Sources on detailed site of the Salem Witch Trials
17th Century Life in New England
Documentary Archive and Transcription Archive for the Salem Witch Trials
Notable Women of Early America on Archiving America Website
Judge Sewall Repents his Role in the Salem Witch Trials
Discovery Education on the Salem Witch Trials
About the Duties of Husband and Wife (Boston, 1712)
Topic 4 - Metacom/Kings Philip's War
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Requested Reading:
1) Enter "Richview Collegiate Library" into your search engine
2) Use the EBSCO search (as me for the passwords in class) type in "The Long Shadow of King Philip" by Glenn W. Lafantasie (2004). The article will give you the option of PDF or HTML - PDF is the orginal version.
3) Read!
Websites to assist your search:
History Net on King Philip's War
Military History Resource with Primary Sources
King Philip's War and the "Sudbury Fight" - analytical source from Sudbury Senior's Centre
The Authentic History Centre Article
Pilgrim Hall Museum Site
1) Enter "Richview Collegiate Library" into your search engine
2) Use the EBSCO search (as me for the passwords in class) type in "The Long Shadow of King Philip" by Glenn W. Lafantasie (2004). The article will give you the option of PDF or HTML - PDF is the orginal version.
3) Read!
Websites to assist your search:
History Net on King Philip's War
Military History Resource with Primary Sources
King Philip's War and the "Sudbury Fight" - analytical source from Sudbury Senior's Centre
The Authentic History Centre Article
Pilgrim Hall Museum Site
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
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NightJohn, The Movie
In today's class we will be watching this film and examining Passive and Active Resistance to the institution of slavery in Colonial America. Complete your worksheets and be prepared to critique the merits and shortcomings of watching similar films in the Historical Fiction genre.
In today's class we will be watching this film and examining Passive and Active Resistance to the institution of slavery in Colonial America. Complete your worksheets and be prepared to critique the merits and shortcomings of watching similar films in the Historical Fiction genre.
Causes of the American Revolution
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Link to Major Events of the Revolution Blocking Exercise - accompanying worksheets distributed in class.
The American Revolution Goes Gangster in new History Channel Series (Jan 2015)The new miniseries from the History Channel which stated January 26th, called the Son's of Liberty, is reviewed here. Click on image, left, to watch trailer. It looks great!
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The Shot Heard Round the World
Today in class we discussed the 51st Anniversary (November 22, 1963) of the Assassination of John F. Kennedy and the impact of a "single" shot upon American History.
We are studying the causes and catalysts of the American Revolution, the early days of breaking from a colony of England into an independent nation called the United States of America.
Today, you get to play detective to one of two major ARMED events that helped create a new nation; the Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770) and the Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775). You must work on your case through the website Historical Scene Investigation.
Click INVESTIGATIONS and pick the file you want to solve.
You must examine the sources and reach a conclusion about EITHER
a) Was justice served during the trial of the Boston Massacre? or
b) Who fired the first shot at Lexington and Concord?
You may wish to save the files to your google docs account to work with a partner on completing.
**Work will be collected next Wednesday and you will be expected to answer your question in great detail with evidence!
Today in class we discussed the 51st Anniversary (November 22, 1963) of the Assassination of John F. Kennedy and the impact of a "single" shot upon American History.
We are studying the causes and catalysts of the American Revolution, the early days of breaking from a colony of England into an independent nation called the United States of America.
Today, you get to play detective to one of two major ARMED events that helped create a new nation; the Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770) and the Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775). You must work on your case through the website Historical Scene Investigation.
Click INVESTIGATIONS and pick the file you want to solve.
You must examine the sources and reach a conclusion about EITHER
a) Was justice served during the trial of the Boston Massacre? or
b) Who fired the first shot at Lexington and Concord?
You may wish to save the files to your google docs account to work with a partner on completing.
**Work will be collected next Wednesday and you will be expected to answer your question in great detail with evidence!
The Declaration of Independence
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Click on the Declaration to see Hollywood actors read the it!
See the attached powerpoint from today's lesson about the Declaration of Independence.
Make sure you come to next class with the Declaration READ and the question sheet completed.
Also - just because the world needs more cheese click here.
See the attached powerpoint from today's lesson about the Declaration of Independence.
Make sure you come to next class with the Declaration READ and the question sheet completed.
Also - just because the world needs more cheese click here.
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Be It Resolved...
That the film genre of historical drama, as in the case of The Patriot (starring Mel Gibson, left) commits a great travesty to the study of history and therefore should be banned.
Click here to watch Mel Gibson in The Patriot
Debate Worksheet/Chart
Background Readings:
Journal of American History
The Guardian
Movie in Context
Hubris but No History
That the film genre of historical drama, as in the case of The Patriot (starring Mel Gibson, left) commits a great travesty to the study of history and therefore should be banned.
Click here to watch Mel Gibson in The Patriot
Debate Worksheet/Chart
Background Readings:
Journal of American History
The Guardian
Movie in Context
Hubris but No History
Military Campaigns in Revolutionary War
Click here for the link to the interactive map to accompany your notes.
Here is another useful interactive map with primary sources to accompany each battle of the American Revolutionary War and the resultant Treaty of Paris.
Here is the link to The Crossing a film about the Continental Army's decisive victory against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey on December 26th 1776. It stars Jeff Daniels as George Washington. The portrait at the top of this Weebly page is of General George Washington crossing the Delaware River to commence the attack on Trenton.
Biography of George Washington
Link to the Yorktown Chronicles films of perspectives from Washington and Cornwallis
Are you a fan of School House Rock? Watch it
Here is another useful interactive map with primary sources to accompany each battle of the American Revolutionary War and the resultant Treaty of Paris.
Here is the link to The Crossing a film about the Continental Army's decisive victory against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey on December 26th 1776. It stars Jeff Daniels as George Washington. The portrait at the top of this Weebly page is of General George Washington crossing the Delaware River to commence the attack on Trenton.
Biography of George Washington
Link to the Yorktown Chronicles films of perspectives from Washington and Cornwallis
Are you a fan of School House Rock? Watch it
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Articles of Confederation
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion Clip
Extension Question Reading - Who Pays for Education [in the United States?]? from Independence Hall
What are the Articles of Confederation?
Shays' Rebellion Clip
Extension Question Reading - Who Pays for Education [in the United States?]? from Independence Hall
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The Constitution and the
Bill Of Rights
Click here for Crash Course History summary of the formation of the Constitution.
Click on the image (below left) for viewing the U.S. Constitution.
Compare the U.S Constitution to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (click below right) which includes the Constitution Act, 1867, and the Constitution Act, 1982. It is the supreme law of Canada. It reaffirms Canada's dual legal system and also includes Aboriginal rights and treaty rights.
Bill Of Rights
Click here for Crash Course History summary of the formation of the Constitution.
Click on the image (below left) for viewing the U.S. Constitution.
Compare the U.S Constitution to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (click below right) which includes the Constitution Act, 1867, and the Constitution Act, 1982. It is the supreme law of Canada. It reaffirms Canada's dual legal system and also includes Aboriginal rights and treaty rights.
Washington's Farewell Speech
Click here to see primary source.
Retyped version is here.
Document analysis sheet is here.
Video delivery of Farewell Address is here.
Video of Washington's Biography Part 1, Part 2.
Another great speech from Washington to prevent the revolt of his officers 1783.
A Summary is provided here on Youtube.
Dramatization of Washington's last days as President.
Retyped version is here.
Document analysis sheet is here.
Video delivery of Farewell Address is here.
Video of Washington's Biography Part 1, Part 2.
Another great speech from Washington to prevent the revolt of his officers 1783.
A Summary is provided here on Youtube.
Dramatization of Washington's last days as President.
Presidential Fun Facts (Click here)
2015 State of the Union AddressClick on image to left to watch President Barack Obama deliver his 2015 State of the Union Address on January 20th 2015.
In class, as you watch, summarize the main points that President Obama conveys about the current successes of the American government and the future needs and goals for the United States of America. |
War of 1812 Debate
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Topic #1:
Be it resolved that the Canadian Government is justified in spending more than $28 million on the bicentennial celebrations of the War of 1812.
Article and video clip here.
Video from The Agenda with Steve Paikin on "Who Won?"
Position Response Template
Topic #2:
Be it resolved that Canada was a victim of U.S. Imperialism in the War of 1812.
CLICK HERE TO LINK TO CANADA'S HISTORY. COM WEBSITE WITH MANY RESOURCES
Be it resolved that the Canadian Government is justified in spending more than $28 million on the bicentennial celebrations of the War of 1812.
Article and video clip here.
Video from The Agenda with Steve Paikin on "Who Won?"
Position Response Template
Topic #2:
Be it resolved that Canada was a victim of U.S. Imperialism in the War of 1812.
CLICK HERE TO LINK TO CANADA'S HISTORY. COM WEBSITE WITH MANY RESOURCES
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Trail of Tears Debate
Click on image to the left to view the PBS documentary We Shall Remain
National Historical Trail Documentary
Andrew Jackson - Good, Evil & The Presidency PBS Documentary
Johnny Cash sings The Ballad of Ira Hayes
Billy Ray Cyrus sings The Trail of Tears
Template for Debate Position Preparation
Click on image to the left to view the PBS documentary We Shall Remain
National Historical Trail Documentary
Andrew Jackson - Good, Evil & The Presidency PBS Documentary
Johnny Cash sings The Ballad of Ira Hayes
Billy Ray Cyrus sings The Trail of Tears
Template for Debate Position Preparation
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The Mysterious Death of
Meriwether Lewis
Article 1 - by Kathryn Moore
Article 2 - Abigail Tucker
Mystery Solved?
Source 1, Source 2
Meriwether Lewis
Article 1 - by Kathryn Moore
Article 2 - Abigail Tucker
Mystery Solved?
Source 1, Source 2
1824 Election
John C Calhoun Camapign Entry 1,
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Westward Expansion, Manifest Destiny &
"Remember the Alamo!"
Click here to view documentary Remember the Alamo (9-30min & 40)
Come see me for handouts for this lesson.
"Remember the Alamo!"
Click here to view documentary Remember the Alamo (9-30min & 40)
Come see me for handouts for this lesson.
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Reconstruction &
the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
13th, 14th & 15th Amendment - Mississippi Ratifies 148 years later (in 2013!)
Ken Burns "The Better Angels of our Nature"
the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
13th, 14th & 15th Amendment - Mississippi Ratifies 148 years later (in 2013!)
Ken Burns "The Better Angels of our Nature"
Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation
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January 1st 2013, the Emancipation Proclamation celebrates 150 years.
Emancipation Proclamation - Document Reading
Emancipation Proclamation - Dramatic Reading
Read these Reflections on the Emancipation Proclamation
Blank Document Analysis Sheet
Animated Battle of Antietam - September 1862
Alexander Gardner Historical Photos of Battle Aftermath
Emancipation Proclamation - Document Reading
Emancipation Proclamation - Dramatic Reading
Read these Reflections on the Emancipation Proclamation
Blank Document Analysis Sheet
Animated Battle of Antietam - September 1862
Alexander Gardner Historical Photos of Battle Aftermath
GLORY -
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Watch Glory, a film about the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
A review regarding the historical accuracy is here.
A review regarding the historical accuracy is here.
Technology and the Civil War - Tin Type Photographs
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Here is an interesting clip on how tintype photographs were created during the Civil War era.
The Washington Post has created an intreguing article on how the Civil War "gave birth to modern journalism in the nations capital." Read it here.
The Camera Goes to War Photo Gallery
History.com American Civil War Photos
Questioning Primary Sources- Studying War Photography from the Civil War.
The Washington Post has created an intreguing article on how the Civil War "gave birth to modern journalism in the nations capital." Read it here.
The Camera Goes to War Photo Gallery
History.com American Civil War Photos
Questioning Primary Sources- Studying War Photography from the Civil War.
Ken Burn's The Civil War
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Intro
Part 1 - The Cause
Part 2 - All Night Forever
Part 3 -
Part 4 - A House Divided
Part 5 - Secession - Part 1 and Part 2
Part 1 - The Cause
Part 2 - All Night Forever
Part 3 -
Part 4 - A House Divided
Part 5 - Secession - Part 1 and Part 2
The Gilded Age of America
The Men Who Built America is a History six-hour, four-part miniseries docudrama broadcast in 2012. The series focuses on Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J. P. Morgan and Henry Ford and how their industrial innovations and business empires revolutionized modern society.
Click here to view The Men Who Built America E1- Cornelius Vanderbilt & Rockefeller A New War Begins E2- Andrew Carnegie Bloody Battles |
The Ghost Dance of the Lakota - Indian Wars 1861-1890
Cuban Missile Crisis -1962
Watch Thirteen Days scenes F-8 Flight for Missile Images (2min), Invitational Rhetoric - Weighting the Options(4min), Kennedy's Address on Cuba (8 min).
American Civil War Roles & Rants Evaluation
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CLICK HERE for Evaluation Instructions as well as Rubrics for Presentation/Handout and Letter(s).
*American History Test #2 - Friday January 24th, 2014
Click here for Revision Sheet for Test #2. It will also be distributed in class Friday.
Click here for Revision Sheet for Test #2. It will also be distributed in class Friday.
Test #2 - Friday January 24th, 2014 - Am. Revolution
Course Outline
Click here to open the course outline.
We Didn't Start the Fire - Billy Joel
Also a Brief History of the United States of America
Vanity Fair Article on Rethinking the American Dream
Carpe Diem - Dead Poets Society
Forrest Gump - CLICK HERE TO VIEW FILM.
Vanity Fair Article on Rethinking the American Dream
Carpe Diem - Dead Poets Society
Forrest Gump - CLICK HERE TO VIEW FILM.
American History on Jimmy Kimmel (Thanks Nicole!)
CLick here to watch.
AMERICAN HISTORY TEST REVISION #1
Test Revision Guidelines to help you prepare.
American History Test #2 Revision
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Click here for guidelines to help you revise for the upcoming test on Friday January 25th, 2013. Any material that has been covered or assigned for this course since the prior test will be your responsibility to study in preparation for this evaluation.
The debate topics are listed below but the final ranking was
1st place - Grant & Ty - Debate topic # 11
2nd place - Jordan & Jason - Debate topic #2
3rd place - Aidan & Matthew- Debate topic #10
4th place - Gabriela & Se Jin - Debate topic #12
5th place - Kristen & Ivanka - Debate topic #8
Congrats to all for the excellent work!
The debate topics are listed below but the final ranking was
1st place - Grant & Ty - Debate topic # 11
2nd place - Jordan & Jason - Debate topic #2
3rd place - Aidan & Matthew- Debate topic #10
4th place - Gabriela & Se Jin - Debate topic #12
5th place - Kristen & Ivanka - Debate topic #8
Congrats to all for the excellent work!
Presidential Debate Schedule and Highlights
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Here is the 2012 Presidential Debate Schedule.
Highlights of Presidential debate on October 3rd debate in 60 seconds.
Highlights of Vice Presidential debate on October 11th (4 minutes).
Highlights of Presidential debate on October 3rd debate in 60 seconds.
Highlights of Vice Presidential debate on October 11th (4 minutes).
Revolutionary War Debates
ALSO - HERE IS THE LIST OF THE DEBATE TOPICS.
Debate day is !
1. Be it resolved that the American Revolution was mainly caused by Britain’s determination to impose policies by parliamentary fiat rather than negotiations or a social contract as suggested by John Locke.
2. Be it resolved that the American Revolution was mainly caused by demagogues and firebrands like Samuel Adams, Thomas Paine and Patrick Henry who aroused people’s opinions by their words and actions.
3. Be it resolved that the American Revolution grew out of a growing sense of American identity; the colonists recognition that their experiences diverged sharply from Britain’s and Britain’s reluctance to acknowledge and support American desires for economic and geographical growth.
4. Be it resolved that the American Revolution lay in the colonists perception and interpretation of events; that liberty was fragile and threatened by conspiring politicians. This ideology led colonists to interpret British policies as tyrannical oppression to reduce the colonist to slaves.
5. Be it resolved that the American Revolution was a “tax revolt” launched by people unwilling to pay the costs of government.
6. Be it resolved that George III, the English monarch, instigated the Declaration of Independence by his claims, before the English Parliament, on October 26th 1775 that America was in rebellion and desiring independence – long before the revolutionary leaders indicated this objective.
7. Be it resolved that the American Revolution could have been avoided if Britain had issued an emancipation proclamation, freeing all slaves in the rebellious colonies.
8. Be it resolved that the colonists would have lost the Revolutionary War if France, Spain, and the Netherlands had not intervened on the Patriots side during the Revolution.
9. Be it resolved that George Washington’s Continental Army won the Revolutionary War by running from, rather than fighting, the enemy.
10. Be it resolved that the American Declaration of Independence is a document of little historical value as it only addresses the “people” of wealth and in possession of property in the colonies.
11. Be it resolved that the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War are two separate incidents of historical importance and should be studied as such; one is about ideological battles of will, the other about military battles of might.
12. Be it resolved that the American Revolution was predominantly a civil, not a global, war.
13. Be it resolved that in a true democracy acts of civil disobedience, such as the Boston Tea Party, are appropriate weapons in the fight for justice.
14. Be it resolved that the historical attention given to the American Revolution is over rated and mainly used to perpetuate the myth of the “American Dream” as one-third of the population at the time supported the revolution; one-third was loyal to the British, and one-third was indifferent.
15. Be it resolved that the American Revolution is an example that might is never right; justice can never be achieved by military means.
Debate day is
Remember, part of Monday and Wednesday will be "preparation days" so research your topic (selected today) for homework and bring your arguments in to class for Friday so you write your scripts and practice the delivery..
Also, if you would like some basic tips to prepare for the debate, here is a link to help give you some guidelines. DEBATE TIPS
Debate day is !
1. Be it resolved that the American Revolution was mainly caused by Britain’s determination to impose policies by parliamentary fiat rather than negotiations or a social contract as suggested by John Locke.
2. Be it resolved that the American Revolution was mainly caused by demagogues and firebrands like Samuel Adams, Thomas Paine and Patrick Henry who aroused people’s opinions by their words and actions.
3. Be it resolved that the American Revolution grew out of a growing sense of American identity; the colonists recognition that their experiences diverged sharply from Britain’s and Britain’s reluctance to acknowledge and support American desires for economic and geographical growth.
4. Be it resolved that the American Revolution lay in the colonists perception and interpretation of events; that liberty was fragile and threatened by conspiring politicians. This ideology led colonists to interpret British policies as tyrannical oppression to reduce the colonist to slaves.
5. Be it resolved that the American Revolution was a “tax revolt” launched by people unwilling to pay the costs of government.
6. Be it resolved that George III, the English monarch, instigated the Declaration of Independence by his claims, before the English Parliament, on October 26th 1775 that America was in rebellion and desiring independence – long before the revolutionary leaders indicated this objective.
7. Be it resolved that the American Revolution could have been avoided if Britain had issued an emancipation proclamation, freeing all slaves in the rebellious colonies.
8. Be it resolved that the colonists would have lost the Revolutionary War if France, Spain, and the Netherlands had not intervened on the Patriots side during the Revolution.
9. Be it resolved that George Washington’s Continental Army won the Revolutionary War by running from, rather than fighting, the enemy.
10. Be it resolved that the American Declaration of Independence is a document of little historical value as it only addresses the “people” of wealth and in possession of property in the colonies.
11. Be it resolved that the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War are two separate incidents of historical importance and should be studied as such; one is about ideological battles of will, the other about military battles of might.
12. Be it resolved that the American Revolution was predominantly a civil, not a global, war.
13. Be it resolved that in a true democracy acts of civil disobedience, such as the Boston Tea Party, are appropriate weapons in the fight for justice.
14. Be it resolved that the historical attention given to the American Revolution is over rated and mainly used to perpetuate the myth of the “American Dream” as one-third of the population at the time supported the revolution; one-third was loyal to the British, and one-third was indifferent.
15. Be it resolved that the American Revolution is an example that might is never right; justice can never be achieved by military means.
Debate day is
Remember, part of Monday and Wednesday will be "preparation days" so research your topic (selected today) for homework and bring your arguments in to class for Friday so you write your scripts and practice the delivery..
Also, if you would like some basic tips to prepare for the debate, here is a link to help give you some guidelines. DEBATE TIPS