The Patriot (6.2.1)
One can have some interesting thoughts about the “what ifs” in history. If the colonies did not win, the United States would not have materialized. Maybe would we still be governed by monarchy? It is difficult to same but fun thoughts to entertain.
When watching the presentation, choose the best answer. If you do not have a pencil today, write your answers on a sheet of paper and you can bubble them in when you come prepared.
Chapter 13
67. The fighting style for the militia was different that the traditional style of the British. What choice best describes the fighting style of the militia?
a) try to outflank the enemy c) go face to face with the enemy
b) hide, fight, then disappear d) none of the choices
Chapter 14
68. Gabriel was quoted, “if we win this war, a lot of things will change and the new world will see that all men are created equal under God.” With this quote in mind and what happens after the Revolution, does Gabriel’s prediction come true?
a) Yes b) No
Chapter 15
69. By order of George Washington and the Continental Congress, all slaves would receive all of the following after a year of service in the Army EXCEPT….
a) five shillings for each month served c) return to slavery
b) freedom d) free land to settle
Chapter 16
70. Is this a true statement? In this chapter, the British used a Patriot trick to fight against the Patriots.
Chapter 18
71. Who came out better in the prisoner exchange? a) British b) Patriots
Chapter 20
72. To catch Benjamin Martin, the British went after his….
a) dogs c) horses e) none of the choices
b) farm d) wife
73. Were they successful? a) Yes b) No
74. Did they go after the families of the other militiamen? a) Yes b) No
Chapter 21
75. Does Gabriel get married in this chapter? a) Yes b) No
Chapter 23
76. Why were the people in the church killed?
a) because they were practicing the wrong religion
b) because they were French
c) because they were helping Benjamin Martin
d) because they would not speak
e) none of the choices
77. Fighting for the rights of free people is a big motivating reason for the colonists; but, another reason one picks up as the movie plays is….
a) hatred of the British c) a strong bond with the French
b) desire for free trade d) revenge for personal loss
Chapter 24
78. How many sons does Benjamin lose?
a) one b) two c) three d) four e) none of the choices
79. What may have changed Benjamin’s mind and caused him to re-join the fight?
a) the flag c) his beliefs in freedom
b) the North Star necklace d) his daughter
Chapter 25 & 26
80. The battle in this chapter starts in the traditional way, one line facing the other. Despite this style giving the advantage to the stronger and better British, who wins?
a) French b) British c) Patriots
Chapter 27
81. How would you describe General Cornwallis’ reaction when he realized he had to surrender?
a) shocked that he was beat by the underdog
b) arrogant to the end
c) happy it was over
d) refused to acknowledge
82. The movie mentions that we should remember the _______________ made to establish this country.
a) memories c) death e) none of the choices
b) children d) sacrifices
83. A big advantage the militias had was they fact that they were hard to find. They could hide good and disappear fast. There fighting style became know as guerilla warfare and it allowed a less prepared Patriot to beat the strongest power in the world, British.) With their style in mind, I can tell you that it is still being used today. Unfortunately, it is being used against the United States by…
a) terrorists c) anarchists e) none of the choices
b) communists d) socialists
Special Features
84. What the movie (a) fictional or (b) non-fictional?
85. The guys with the funny-feathered hats were called….
a) British c) soldiers e) none of the choices
b) Dragoons d) militia
86. What other country helped make victory possible for the colonists?
a) China b) Australia c) Austria d) Germany e) none of the choices
87. African-Americans were fighting for freedom during the Revolution. What side offered freedom?
a) British b) colonists c) both
88. What did the unfinished house illustrate or symbolize?
a) nothing, it just was not done b) the unfinished job of the American Revolution c) both choices
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Week of 3-29-10 (Part II of The Patriot)
The Patriot (6.2.1)
As you remember, the last unit stressed the importance of the Revolutionary War. Not only did it embrace the thoughts of the Enlightenment, but it also became an inspiration and model for other revolutions as countries struggled to establish the fact that the “little people” did matter and monarchy had to end.
When watching the presentation, choose the best answer. If you do not have a pencil today, write your answers on a sheet of paper and you can bubble them in when you come prepared.
Chapter 1
51. What state/colony does the movie start in?
a) Michigan c) South Carolina e) None of the choices
b) Ohio d) New York
52. What year is it?
a) 1896 c) 1492 e) None of the choices
b) 1787 d) 1776
53. What was used to light the family house?
a) electricity c) oil e) None of the choices
b) candles d) gas
54. The Continentals were soldiers that fought….
a) for the British b) against the British
55. The family was leaving for what major city?
a) Charlestown c) Philadelphia e) None of the choices
b) Detroit d) New Jersey
56. How did they get to the city…
a) car c) train e) None of the choices
b) carriage d) bicycle
57. Who were they burning in protest?
a) King Louis XVI c) Queen Elizabeth e) None of the choices
b) King George d) King Henry VIII
58. What is being threatened?
a) rights c) religion e) none of the choices
b) commerce d) monarchy
59. Benjamin Martin mentions several colonial grievances as he speaks to the assembly. Select two choices (that means two letters) that accurately describe the colonist’s grievances.
a) taxation without representation c) high price of tea
b) the ability to govern themselves d) religious restrictions
Chapter 2
60. Charlestown fell to the British during the Revolution. The British were led by which English general?
a) Cornwallis c) Brock e) none of the choices
b) Gauge d) Ward
As you remember, the last unit stressed the importance of the Revolutionary War. Not only did it embrace the thoughts of the Enlightenment, but it also became an inspiration and model for other revolutions as countries struggled to establish the fact that the “little people” did matter and monarchy had to end.
When watching the presentation, choose the best answer. If you do not have a pencil today, write your answers on a sheet of paper and you can bubble them in when you come prepared.
Chapter 1
51. What state/colony does the movie start in?
a) Michigan c) South Carolina e) None of the choices
b) Ohio d) New York
52. What year is it?
a) 1896 c) 1492 e) None of the choices
b) 1787 d) 1776
53. What was used to light the family house?
a) electricity c) oil e) None of the choices
b) candles d) gas
54. The Continentals were soldiers that fought….
a) for the British b) against the British
55. The family was leaving for what major city?
a) Charlestown c) Philadelphia e) None of the choices
b) Detroit d) New Jersey
56. How did they get to the city…
a) car c) train e) None of the choices
b) carriage d) bicycle
57. Who were they burning in protest?
a) King Louis XVI c) Queen Elizabeth e) None of the choices
b) King George d) King Henry VIII
58. What is being threatened?
a) rights c) religion e) none of the choices
b) commerce d) monarchy
59. Benjamin Martin mentions several colonial grievances as he speaks to the assembly. Select two choices (that means two letters) that accurately describe the colonist’s grievances.
a) taxation without representation c) high price of tea
b) the ability to govern themselves d) religious restrictions
Chapter 2
60. Charlestown fell to the British during the Revolution. The British were led by which English general?
a) Cornwallis c) Brock e) none of the choices
b) Gauge d) Ward
Week of 3-29-10 (The American Revolution)
The American Revolution: Students will begin the week watching the movie: The Patriot. Students will follow an alligned "Guided Watching" created by master teacher Mr. Ward. This is a three class period assignment. In a survey of 65 students only five have seen this classic film.
Part I of THE PATRIOT
The Patriot (6.2.1)
As you remember, the last unit stressed the importance of the Revolutionary War. Not only did it embrace the thoughts of the Enlightenment, but it also became an inspiration and model for other revolutions as countries struggled to establish the fact that the “little people” did matter and monarchy had to end.
When watching the presentation, choose the best answer. If you do not have a pencil today, write your answers on a sheet of paper and you can bubble them in when you come prepared.
Chapter 1
51. What state/colony does the movie start in?
a) Michigan c) South Carolina e) None of the choices
b) Ohio d) New York
52. What year is it?
a) 1896 c) 1492 e) None of the choices
b) 1787 d) 1776
53. What was used to light the family house?
a) electricity c) oil e) None of the choices
b) candles d) gas
54. The Continentals were soldiers that fought….
a) for the British b) against the British
55. The family was leaving for what major city?
a) Charlestown c) Philadelphia e) None of the choices
b) Detroit d) New Jersey
56. How did they get to the city…
a) car c) train e) None of the choices
b) carriage d) bicycle
57. Who were they burning in protest?
a) King Louis XVI c) Queen Elizabeth e) None of the choices
b) King George d) King Henry VIII
58. What is being threatened?
a) rights c) religion e) none of the choices
b) commerce d) monarchy
59. Benjamin Martin mentions several colonial grievances as he speaks to the assembly. Select two choices (that means two letters) that accurately describe the colonist’s grievances.
a) taxation without representation c) high price of tea
b) the ability to govern themselves d) religious restrictions
Chapter 2
60. Charlestown fell to the British during the Revolution. The British were led by which English general?
a) Cornwallis c) Brock e) none of the choices
b) Gauge d) Ward
Part I of THE PATRIOT
The Patriot (6.2.1)
As you remember, the last unit stressed the importance of the Revolutionary War. Not only did it embrace the thoughts of the Enlightenment, but it also became an inspiration and model for other revolutions as countries struggled to establish the fact that the “little people” did matter and monarchy had to end.
When watching the presentation, choose the best answer. If you do not have a pencil today, write your answers on a sheet of paper and you can bubble them in when you come prepared.
Chapter 1
51. What state/colony does the movie start in?
a) Michigan c) South Carolina e) None of the choices
b) Ohio d) New York
52. What year is it?
a) 1896 c) 1492 e) None of the choices
b) 1787 d) 1776
53. What was used to light the family house?
a) electricity c) oil e) None of the choices
b) candles d) gas
54. The Continentals were soldiers that fought….
a) for the British b) against the British
55. The family was leaving for what major city?
a) Charlestown c) Philadelphia e) None of the choices
b) Detroit d) New Jersey
56. How did they get to the city…
a) car c) train e) None of the choices
b) carriage d) bicycle
57. Who were they burning in protest?
a) King Louis XVI c) Queen Elizabeth e) None of the choices
b) King George d) King Henry VIII
58. What is being threatened?
a) rights c) religion e) none of the choices
b) commerce d) monarchy
59. Benjamin Martin mentions several colonial grievances as he speaks to the assembly. Select two choices (that means two letters) that accurately describe the colonist’s grievances.
a) taxation without representation c) high price of tea
b) the ability to govern themselves d) religious restrictions
Chapter 2
60. Charlestown fell to the British during the Revolution. The British were led by which English general?
a) Cornwallis c) Brock e) none of the choices
b) Gauge d) Ward
Friday, March 12, 2010
(Week of 3-15-10) Napoleonic Era
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBxbVPERZuU&feature=related
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=39AEC1A2-9052-41D3-8BF8-804F645C0630&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
We will continue our investigation of the French Revolution. We will focus our efforts this week on the Napoleonic Era. We will T-4 in small groups 316-341. We will also watch two videos from Discovery Education on Napoleon, his domination, his Reign of Terror, and the mistake of his invasion of Russia. Students will engage a geographic activity regarding the Russian invasion.
We will discuss in a Socratic Circle the impact of the political thought that was in France at the time including Conservatism, Radicalism, and Moderation and discover if Americans today exhibit similar ideology.
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=39AEC1A2-9052-41D3-8BF8-804F645C0630&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
We will continue our investigation of the French Revolution. We will focus our efforts this week on the Napoleonic Era. We will T-4 in small groups 316-341. We will also watch two videos from Discovery Education on Napoleon, his domination, his Reign of Terror, and the mistake of his invasion of Russia. Students will engage a geographic activity regarding the Russian invasion.
We will discuss in a Socratic Circle the impact of the political thought that was in France at the time including Conservatism, Radicalism, and Moderation and discover if Americans today exhibit similar ideology.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Week of 3/8/10
This week students will be exposed to the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era in France. Utilizing the textbook (Chapter 12), T-4 activities, handouts, direct lecture, co-op activities, and discovery education students will have a deep appreciaion for how the events of 1789-1815 France influence our founding fathers in their construct of our government.
Ch 12 Worksheets
Ch 12 Worksheets
(3-5-10) Close and Critical Reading (+T4) (Timed Reading)
"Today students will improve their ability to comprehend information, analyze how it is presented, dtermine the purpose and perspective of the author, establish what it means, and apply to their life." Dr. Elaine Weber
The Enlightenment T4CCR Atricle
The Enlightenment T4CCR Atricle
Thursday, March 4, 2010
(3-4-10) 1/2 Day 30 minute class
Today we will go over the exam and watch a segment from 60 minutes on Chinese espionage int he United States.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
(3-3-10) Chapter 11 Exam
http://www.scribd.com/full/27764517?access_key=key-17ejf8ly3lk0mbnowsih
Please click on the link above to take a practice examination
Please click on the link above to take a practice examination
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