We will understand unfair taxation in the American colonies.

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

Warm Up: What was the Proclamation of 1763?

Classwork: Taxation activity. One student is king, two are members of parliament and two are tax collectors. Students are colonists and are given unfair tax laws and we discuss our feelings about them and how they relate to the American situation in the 1760s.

Exit Ticket: Why did King George III feel the need to tax the colonists in the first place?

We will recognize the first step on the road the American Revolution.

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 (PLC)

Warm Up: Attach your warm up sheets and American Revolution biography notes to pages 8, 9 & 10 of your notebooks.

Classwork: Understand King George III and George Washington and their role in the French and Indian War.

Exit Ticket: How was the Proclamation of 1763 the first step on the road to the American Revolution?