MR. SCHOCKOW’S GRADE 7 AMETHYST TEAM

SOCIAL STUDIES WEB PAGE

Dake Junior High School – Room 319

West Irondequoit Central Schools

(585) 342-2140

Mon., 11/24/08	We will analyze the impact of the Proclamation of 1763 on the American colonies
Tue.,11/25/08	We will study the historical significance of the Stamp Act and its effect on the relationship between Britain and her colonies
Wed., 11/26/08	NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Recess
Thu., 11/27/08	NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Recess
Fri., 11/28/08	NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Recess

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November 26-30 – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Recess

December ¾ - 3:00 – Geography Bee in Room 319

GRADE 7 UNIT OUTCOMES

UNIT 3 OUTCOMES - AMERICAN REVOLUTION

13). Describe the causes of the American Revolution:

· British policy of mercantilism

· French and Indian War

· Unfair British laws and policies

14). Analyze mercantilism from colonial and British perspectives.

15). Compare and contrast the Patriot and Loyalist points of view.

16). Explain how Americans worked to develop political power, self-government and human rights.

17). Explain how the colonists organized their protests.

18). Analyze the events that led to the outbreak of the Revolution.

19). Explain how the Declaration of Independence illustrates the basic principles

of democratic self-government and its impact on independence.

20). Evaluate the roles of key figures in gaining independence.

21). Analyze the turning points that led to the American victory.

22). Explain the effects of the Revolution on New York State, the U.S. and the world.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION UNIT OUTLINE

How did certain events cause American colonists to desire freedom?

I. French and Indian War

(How did the French and Indian War help lead to the American

Revolution?)

A. Reasons

B. Results

C. Impact of the War on the Map of North America

II. Causes of the Revolution

(Which of the two sides of the Boston Massacre was more

valid and why?)

A. Boston Massacre

(What were the differences between the Patriots and the Loyalists?)

B. Patriots vs. Loyalists

(Which side - the British or the Patriots- had more important

advantages prior to the Revolution and why?)

C. Comparisons of the Colonies and Britain

(How were nonviolent protests as effective as violent protests

in winning the Revolution?)

D. Methods of Colonial Protest

(What was the most important cause of the Revolution and why?)

Which events of the War were important to maintaining a colonial desire for freedom?

(How was the Battle of Lexington and Concord the spark that

began the Revolution?)

V. Steps to War

(Was being free in spirit as important as being free in fact?)

VI. Declaration of Independence

A. Major Points

B. Significance

VII. The War Itself

(Which event would most impress another nation - the Battles of

Bunker Hill, Saratoga or Yorktown or the Winter at Valley Forge

and why?)

A. Events

(Who was the most important person to lead the colonists to victory and why?)

B. Key People

How were the results of the American Revolution significant to the world?

VIII. Effects of the Revolution

A. Treaty of Paris of 1783

(How did the U.S. boundaries change as a result of the American Revolution?)

B. North America Map

(How would other nations who wanted freedom view the USA after the Revolution?)

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Mr. Schockow, please e-mail him at SSt319@aol.com