Revolutionary+War+MS08

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Essential Question(EQ): When is it necessary to fight? (What is worth dying for?) hello world!!
Problem:The day is April 19, 1775. You stand with a group of minutemen across the Lexington Common prepared to stop the British Redcoat's advance. As you stand with your musket on your shoulder, you know all of the men are questioning whether or not they should fire and risk death, or if they should retreat back to the safety of their houses. You decide to step-up to the front and address the assembled Minutemen as the sounds of the Red Coats' drums come down the road announcing their imminent arrival. What do you tell the minutemen? Fight? Flee? Stand their ground? What is the evidence you provide them with to convince them that your directive is the path they should choose.

EQ=Is it necessary for you to fight? Is your evidence worth dying for?

We will start off the unit discussing what is worth fighting for right now in your life. We will then examine if it was necessary for the colonists to fight, and then finish the unit looking at some of the 21st Century situations that the USA will be in that will require the people of this country to decide, "When is it necessary to fight?"

Ask questions Take notes on your questions and cite your sources Write your notes into a formal answer Reorganize your answers into an order that helps you prove your answer to the EQ is correct Create an introduction and conclusion
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//**What does the final product look like?**// The day before it is due you will record the phone call on our Gcast podcast channel. On the day of your speech you will have two minutes to convince the class to fight and possibly die, or to retreat and find another way. You may bring in one prop for each 15 seconds of speaking time. You must give evidence proving your answer to the Essential Question is correct and 3-4 facts backing up each piece of evidence supporting your answer to the Essential Question. Everything that you say or present must have a direct connection to proving your answer to the Essential Question is the one right path for the Minutemen to follow.

//__For those of you that need a tally sheet...__// 15 points for one reason and the evidence supporting it 15 points for one reason and the evidence supporting it 15 points for one reason and the evidence supporting it 15 points for one reason and the evidence supporting it 15 points for props that show a symbolic understanding of your evidence and use of primary source documents 15 points for wiki page or notebook organized with questions, notes, formal answers, final draft, and citations 10 points for being courageous while speaking in front of the class 5 points for including one appropriately used quote from a primary source

Due Date Monday rough drafts are due and we will rehearse. Tuesday and Wednesday we will present and record the live presentations __**April 17, 1775 Fight, or Flee?**__ **Lauren-** I know some of you have doubts about our mission here today. But think of our country; think of our children. What kind of environment do you want them to grow up in? What will life be like for them if we let these redcoats win? For years, we have been oppressed by the British Government. For years, they have been trying to steal **our** government. They think they can take away our rights, our freedom. If we flee now, at this critical moment in our short lives, then they will surely overtake us. **Megan-** But if we can find it in ourselves to fight against the ones who have been our enemies for so long, we can finally break free from their unbreakable grasp. We must be courageous and show them that they can't just come into our territory and stomp us into the ground like the dirt we walk on. We aren't just fighting to get rid of the redcoats. We aren't just fighting for lower taxes. We are fighting for our freedom and the freedom of all people.**Mallorie-** Remember Patrick Henry's speech, when he said, "Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" If he believes we should fight then we should! He is willing to die for this country so we should be too. Why did we dump the tea into the harbor? Why do we stand here today, so ready to give up our lives? For attention? For glory? For fame? No! The reason you all are standing in front of us, waiting for our enemies to arrive, is of much more importance than any of us can ever imagine. If we run away from our duty to our country than we are falling right into their cold, filthy hands. If you hide away in the safety of your homes, we are giving them exactly what they want.**Megan-** The British Government has raised taxes on sugar, stamps, and tea. What will be next? It's not just a simple matter of taxes being raised, but a matter of the Redcoats forcing us to compensate for a huge loss in their economy caused by the French and Indian War. They are making us pay because they think they can control us. If we leave now then they will continue to crush our lives. **Mallorie-** We are doing this for the Sons of Liberty. You created the group to stop the Redcoats. Why wouldn't you fight to stop them now? Do you want the Sons of Liberty to end? Do you want to spend the rest of your life paying taxes to the King of Great Britain? **Lauren-** As the redcoats come closer we get closer and closer to what might be the end of our lives, but maybe it is the beginning of something bigger, the beginning of a revolution. We must decide whether to side with our hearts or our minds. If you just listen to your hearts, every beat would shout, "Fight!" Fight for the rights of all men, young and old! If you don't want to give up a small price for such a noble cause, then by all means, turn around and go home. But if you are willing to make a sacrifice for our nation, then stand your ground, and **All-** prepare for the biggest fight of your lives!