Foundations Homework due October 26

Presentations

Presentations will be given by:

Thomas: Samuel Adams

Cami: Switch from Julian Calendar to Gregorian Calendar

Book Reading

Almost Home – Chapters 3-4

Landing of the Pilgrims – page 35-64

Book Discussion Question

Write one question that you would want to ask a friend after finishing your assigned reading under the “book” tab.

Read the Declaration of Independence

Read the highlighted part of the Declaration of Independence.

Read History of US and Timeline

Read History of US volume 3 From Colonies to Country Chapter 11 “A Taxing King”.

Add a moment in your timeline about something you read in History of US.

Opinion Paper

Please write at least 5 sentences. And write your name and the date at the top of the page.

Use the page you glued in class to help you answer this weeks question. The question to answer this week is:

Do you believe you would have been a patriot, neutralist, or loyalist if you had been alive in 1765 after learning more about the various sides? Why?

Watch some special announcements from King George III

King George III was the King of Great Britain during the colonial time period. Watch these videos of King George III announcing the taxes and laws he imposes on the Colonists. How would you feel if you were a Patriot, Neutral, or a Loyalist and you heard these announcements?

The Proclamation Act of 1763
The Sugar Act
The Stamp Act

Weekly Check-in

Fill out the Check-in sheet that is found in your binder under “check-in”. Staple your opinion paper to the check-in sheet.